Edinburgh · Scotland
Buckstone Bathroom Resealing
Our applicators work in Buckstone on bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Use gentle cleaners on the silicone
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Give the silicone its full cure time
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
Treat the new bead gently when you clean: a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth is enough. Scourers and blades can nick the surface, because a damaged bead gives mould a foothold.
Worktop joints fail quietly. Splashes run behind the back edge and soak into the worktop, where it can make the board swell. Resealing before that happens protects the worktop.
How we handle bathroom resealing in Buckstone
A reseal only lasts if the joint is properly prepared. The old sealant is removed to the last smear, then the joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould. New silicone goes on only when the joint is fully dry. If you have leaking joints on a shower screen and a bead that has pulled away from the tiles, we can put it right, on sinks & splashbacks, baths and basins & vanity units alike.
From stone-built tenements to new flats and suburban houses, Buckstone is in a city with every kind of home. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Buckstone (EH10, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Buckstone
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you do bathroom resealing in Buckstone?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Buckstone is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
The surface skins over fairly quickly, but the bead needs longer to cure right through. Leave it around 24 hours before it gets wet, or follow the cure time we give you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
How long does a bath or shower reseal take?
One bath or shower is around two hours’ work, including cutting out the old sealant. A full bathroom and kitchen can take most of a day.
What does bathroom resealing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
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What else we do in Buckstone
Signs you need bathroom resealing in Buckstone
Silicone needs a clean, dry surface without any grease to stick to. Traces of soap, bath oil and old sealant stop it gripping, and a joint that looked fine soon begins to come away.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
Homes close to Fairmilehead Church include some older properties, and walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How long the guarantee is
- Are they insured?
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. Parking in city streets around Buckstone can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- We cut away the old sealant and clean off what’s left.
- Mould is treated, then the joint is left to dry thoroughly.
- Baths are filled first, then anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied in a colour to suit.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
For bathroom resealing in Buckstone, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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How we quote for bathroom resealing
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number of rooms or windows
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If someone has resealed it before
- The type of property
Want a quote for bathroom resealing? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Why deal with it now?
A clean new bead makes a room look cared for, which helps when a home is being let or put on the market. Lumpy sealant with smears on the tiles has the opposite effect. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Buckstone, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why Buckstone clients choose us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- We are fully insured
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Buckstone can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Bathroom resealing around Buckstone
Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
If you let a flat or house near Slateford station, a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for. Schools such as Firrhill High School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Buckstone is about 2 miles south of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. If you need bathroom resealing in Buckstone, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Buckstone included. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Postcode districts we cover here for bathroom resealing: EH10 and EH16. Local streets include Buckstone Road, Waterfield Road and East Camus Road. Other places close to Buckstone include Fairmilehead (1 mile south), Caiystane (1 mile south-west), Comiston (1 mile west), Oxgangs (1 mile west) and Greenbank (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Around Buckstone
The nearest railway station is Slateford station, about 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Cockburn Geological Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Buckstone include Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
- Loose or hollow tiles, or failed tanking behind them
- Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Baths
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures