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Bath Resealing in South Portobello
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in South Portobello, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Black spots in the silicone
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Bath resealing in South Portobello without replacing anything
We cut out all of the old sealant, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. If you are dealing with mould you can’t clean out and a messy previous reseal, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- South Portobello (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in South Portobello
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
FAQs for South Portobello
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you cover South Portobello?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to South Portobello. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Normally because the bath or tray moves, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We seal baths full of water.
How long does silicone take to cure?
Normally about a day later. We’ll tell you the exact time.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Why reseal now?
Putting new silicone over old does not last. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Read our full price list.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Open a window after bathing
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
Good ventilation is the best protection, and wipe the joints after use so mould struggles to take hold.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
Where we work around South Portobello
South Portobello is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Clients in South Portobello get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. South Portobello is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Jobs in EH15, EH8 and EH7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Hope Lane, Pipe Lane and Beach Lane. We also cover the places around South Portobello: Magdalene (1 mile south), Mountcastle (1 mile west), Brunstane (1 mile east), Northfield (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles west).
What’s near South Portobello
We visit homes around Abercorn Park, St John the Evangelist RC Church and 47 Figgate Lane pub, among other places. You will also find Portobello High School (within half a mile west) and Portobello Library (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Craigmillar Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in South Portobello as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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What we are called out for in South Portobello
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning cannot get it all out.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Leaks at the edges
- Black mould in the sealant
- Gaps in the seal
- A messy previous reseal
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take about two hours for a bath, including clearing up.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We ensure the joint is completely dry.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
