Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Craigleith, Edinburgh
Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing for householders, landlords and businesses in Craigleith. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Water getting behind the bath panel
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. In a city area like Craigleith, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. 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.
- We treat any mould and let the joint dry properly.
- Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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Bathroom resealing in Craigleith, done properly
A reseal only lasts if the joint is properly prepared. Every bit of old silicone comes out, down to the thin film left on the tiles, then the joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould. New silicone goes on only when the joint is fully dry. We work on baths, sinks & splashbacks and kitchen worktops & upstands, and the jobs we see most are water getting behind the bath panel and a messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal.
Craigleith is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, which is hard on sealant and grout.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Craigleith (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A tray or bath that’s cracked through
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Craigleith
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
Common problems we fix in Craigleith
Older sealant shrinks and hardens. Along worktops it tends to pull back from the wall, opening a hairline gap that lets water and crumbs in. Heat from the hob and strong sprays speed it along.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- A messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
- Black spots spreading through the bead
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
Letting a property close to Haymarket station? Then a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold
- What happens if the job turns out different
What happens if it’s left?
Mould removers can fade the surface of a stained bead, but where mould is inside the silicone it generally comes back. Cutting it out and resealing with anti-fungal silicone is the fix that lasts. For landlords in Craigleith, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Craigleith
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- One-year guarantee on every job
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
Your questions about bathroom resealing in Craigleith
Could a leaking bath seal in my Craigleith flat reach the neighbours below?
It can. Tenement floors are usually 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.
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is white the only colour available?
You’re not limited to white: clear, white and colours chosen to suit the room. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Can new silicone go straight over the old?
No. Fresh silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old sealant comes out first.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Craigleith and the rest of Edinburgh.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Places near Craigleith
Other services in Craigleith
What bathroom resealing looks like in Craigleith
Craigleith is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Craigleith. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Managing a site like Broughton High School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near Dean Parish Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Craigleith is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide bathroom resealing to householders, landlords and businesses in Craigleith. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for bathroom resealing: EH4, EH5 and EH3. We cover properties on Ferry Road, Orchard Road and Grigor Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for bathroom resealing include East Pilton (1 mile north-west), Comely Bank (1 mile south-east), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-west), Inverleith (1 mile north-east) and Stockbridge (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles east).
What’s near Craigleith
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, St Columba's Parish Church and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. Also close by are Stewart's Melville College (0.6 miles south) and King George V Park (1.2 miles east). The closest station to Craigleith is Haymarket station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Western General Hospital (within half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Craigleith include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
- Keep bottles off the sealant line
- Do not leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
Good ventilation does more than any cleaner. Use the fan, or open a window, while you bathe and for a while afterwards, so the bead dries out between uses.
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.