Aberdeen · Scotland

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Tillydrone, Aberdeen

Bath resealing in and around Tillydrone: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Unsealed corners
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Tillydrone

Do you need bath resealing in Tillydrone?

Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Unsealed corners
  • Mould you can’t clean out
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant

Questions to ask before you book

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • When it can be used again

Our hiring checklist

Bath resealing in Tillydrone, done in place

A good reseal is all about preparation: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Only then does the new sealant go on, as one neat, continuous bead. If you’re dealing with stained silicone and unsealed corners, we can help, whatever the material.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Tillydrone (AB24, AB22, AB25)
Region
Aberdeen
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes around two hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  3. We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

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Work for landlords and builders

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

How we price bath resealing

Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • Access to the area
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
  • Any details about the material

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.

Where we work around Tillydrone

Tillydrone is about 1 mile north of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. We visit homes and businesses in Tillydrone, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 63 places in Aberdeen, from the larger towns to small villages.

Postcode districts we cover here: AB24, AB22 and AB25. From Deer Road, Gort Road and Baker Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Donside Village (1 mile north-east), Danestone (1 mile north-west), Berryden (1 mile south), Cornhill (1 mile south-west) and Aberdeen (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Dyce (4 miles north-west), Portlethen (8 miles south), Cults (4 miles south-west), Braeside (3 miles south-west), Cove Bay (5 miles south) and West End (3 miles south). Tillydrone is one of the larger places we cover in Aberdeen.

Near you in Tillydrone

In Tillydrone, that means homes near Seaton Park, St Peter's RC Primary School and St Machar Academy. Nearby too are Bridge of Don Academy (1 mile north), Library (0.7 miles south-east), 97 High Street pub (0.6 miles south-east) and St Joseph's Church (less than half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Aberdeen station, roughly 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop Dunbar's Hospital (0.5 miles east) and King's Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Rubislaw Quarry and Gallows Hill.

Map of Tillydrone © OpenStreetMap contributors

Different materials, different repairs

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

Baths

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

Looking after it afterwards

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Air the room after use
  • Give the seal a regular clean
  • Do not stand toiletries on the seal
  • Use the extractor fan

Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.

DIY kit or professional repair?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Honest limits

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • A flexing bath

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

  • Basins & vanity units
  • Wet rooms
  • Kitchen worktops & sinks
  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Baths

Tillydrone: your questions answered

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

All the old sealant comes out. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

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