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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Bath resealing for Stockbridge, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Stained silicone
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Stockbridge

What affects the price in Stockbridge

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The type of damage
  • How much damage there is
  • The material

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed price

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Bath resealing at your home in Stockbridge

We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. Whether it’s black mould in the sealant and stained silicone, we can usually put it right.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Location
Stockbridge (EH3, EH4, EH2)
Region
Edinburgh
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Common questions in Stockbridge

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

How long does resealing take?

Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Why does mould come back so fast?

Typically poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.

How long before I can shower?

Typically after around 24 hours. We’ll tell you the exact time.

How much does bath resealing cost in Stockbridge?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Resealing in Stockbridge: why it matters

A professional reseal costs little compared with water damage. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Read our pricing.

Common problems we fix in Stockbridge

Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Gaps by the taps
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant

Before you book anyone

  • Who turns up on the day
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How changes to the job are handled

Our hiring checklist

Our work in Stockbridge

Stockbridge is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Stockbridge or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Stockbridge is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.

Jobs in EH3, EH4 and EH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Canon Lane, Circus Lane and Fettes Avenue. Close by, we cover Silvermills (1 mile east), Comely Bank (1 mile west), Dean Village (1 mile south-west), Inverleith (1 mile north) and Warriston (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (7 miles west), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Gracemount (4 miles south-east) and Greendykes (4 miles south-east).

What’s near Stockbridge

We visit homes around Broughton High School, Stewart's Melville College and Stockbridge Church. Other local landmarks include London Street Primary School (0.9 miles east), Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen (under half a mile south-east), St Cuthbert's Church (0.7 miles south) and Stockbridge public library (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Palestine Museum (0.5 miles east) and Waverley Mall (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.

  • Other local spots include King George V Park (0.5 miles east)
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Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Stockbridge, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Open a window after bathing
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
  • Give the seal a regular clean

Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, generally around 24 hours.

Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes about two hours for a bath. The room is left tidy.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Before we arrive

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Repairs by material

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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