Edinburgh · Scotland
Colinton Bathroom Resealing
Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing for Colinton, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Black spots spreading through the bead
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Don’t leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Wipe the sealant dry after showering
- Use gentle cleaners on the silicone
Wipe up standing water along the worktop joint. A dry joint lasts longer.
A split bead lets water through every time the bath or shower is used. Over time that water reaches floors, walls and ceilings. Early resealing closes the gap before damage is done.
Bathroom resealing in Colinton, done properly
With over 20 years in the trade, we reseal baths, showers and kitchens in homes across Colinton. We are fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and the work comes with a 12-month guarantee. Typical jobs include gaps where the bath or tray has moved and lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt, on basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms.
Tenement flats are common in all four of Scotland’s big cities, alongside houses and newer flats. In a tenement, most bathrooms sit above someone else’s ceiling, so failed sealant around a bath or shower can soon become a neighbour’s problem, and that is as true in Colinton as anywhere in the city.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Colinton (EH13, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Kitchen worktops & upstands
The joint between worktop and wall takes splashes, crumbs and cleaning sprays. The new bead is colour-matched where it shows, so the line doesn’t stand out.
Sinks & splashbacks
Water getting under the rim of an inset sink can soak the worktop. Where the sealant around the visible edge has failed, we renew it.
Colinton: your questions answered
Do you cover Colinton for bathroom resealing?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Colinton is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Could a leaking bath seal in my Colinton flat reach the neighbours below?
It can. Tenement floors are generally timber, and water from a failed seal can find its way down to the flat below. Replacing tired sealant early is the simplest way to avoid that.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
When can I use the bath or shower again?
We give you the cure time before we leave, and it’s usually around 24 hours. Using it sooner can damage the bead.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
What sealant work cannot fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
- A bath or tray that moves because it isn’t properly supported
- Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. Inside a flat in Colinton, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We cover the area around the joints we’re working on.
- Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
- We treat any mould and let the joint dry properly.
- Baths are filled first, then anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied in a colour to suit.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Related advice
Places near Colinton
Also in Colinton
Bathroom resealing in Colinton: local notes
Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Colinton Parish Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. Letting a property close to Kingsknowe station? Then mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets. Schools such as Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Colinton is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Colinton can book us for bathroom resealing, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the EH13 and EH14 postcode area for bathroom resealing and the streets around it. Local streets include Bridge Road, Elliot Road and Grant Avenue, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Colinton: Redford (1 mile east), Firrhill (1 mile north-east), Kingsknowe (1 mile north-west), Colinton Mains (1 mile east) and Clovenstone (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Colinton
In Colinton, that means homes and buildings near Saughton Park, Firrhill High School and Cross Keys Tavern, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kingsknowe station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north-west) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Colinton includes Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
Why it’s worth doing now in Colinton
Fresh sealant smartens a bathroom or kitchen with very little disruption, which matters if you are letting a property or selling it. Lumpy sealant with smears on the tiles has the opposite effect. Private landlords in Colinton must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.