Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom Resealing in Ferniehill
Baths, showers and worktops in Ferniehill need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Two layers of silicone, both failing
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
About our bathroom resealing in Ferniehill
A reseal only lasts if the joint is properly prepared. The old sealant is removed to the last smear, after which the joint is degreased and any mould treated. Only once it’s dry does the new bead go on. We work on baths, basins & vanity units and kitchen worktops & upstands, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps between the worktop and the wall and a joint torn by a bath that flexes.
In Scotland’s cities, including the area around Ferniehill, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, which is hard on sealant and grout.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Ferniehill and across Edinburgh.
- Place
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about bathroom resealing in Ferniehill
I’m in a tenement in Ferniehill. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes, it can. In a tenement, water that gets past failed sealant or cracked grout can run under the bath or tray and through to the ceiling below, and then the repair involves your neighbours too. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
Can you do bathroom resealing in Ferniehill?
Yes, Ferniehill is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
Around 24 hours is typical, and we confirm the time for the product used. Getting it wet too early can spoil the new joint.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job, and we are fully insured.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
Bathroom resealing in Ferniehill: local notes
In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies. Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below.
Schools such as Liberton High School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. If you need bathroom resealing in Ferniehill, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Ferniehill included. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Ferniehill among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for bathroom resealing: EH17, EH16 and EH22. We cover properties on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue. You’ll find Ferniehill on the A772, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Ferniehill, we cover Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Ferniehill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Ferniehill includes Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
- Give the silicone its full cure time
Give the silicone time to cure before it gets wet, following the cure time we give you. Once it’s cured, wiping it down after use keeps it looking new.
There’s no need to wait for a full refurbishment. Sealant is a maintenance item, like the paint on a window frame, and replacing it when it fails protects the rest of the room.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Ferniehill and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together.
Why deal with it now?
Running new silicone over the old joint can look tidy for a few weeks, but it cannot stick to what’s underneath. It lifts, traps water and grows mould behind it, so the next person has twice as much to remove. In a tenement flat in Ferniehill, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- We agree the colour with you first
- We never seal over old sealant
Also near Ferniehill
What else we do in Ferniehill
Different surfaces, different methods
Basins & vanity units
Basins take less water than showers, but the joint behind them is splashed every day. Corners behind basins are where mould tends to start, and we treat it exactly as we would a bath.
Sinks & splashbacks
Next to the sink, the sealant has to cope with constant water, including a food-safe sealant where that is needed. The joint is laid neatly so it’s easy to wipe.
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included, and the area is left clean. In a city area like Ferniehill, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
Related advice
Signs you need bathroom resealing in Ferniehill
Mould is the reason many people want their sealant replaced. Steamy rooms that don’t dry out keep the silicone damp for hours, and mould that has grown into the silicone generally will not clean off.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first