Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Firrhill, Edinburgh
Specialist bathroom resealing for Firrhill: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Two layers of silicone, both failing
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Firrhill
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Basins & vanity units
- Sinks & splashbacks
Bathroom resealing in Firrhill
Before a bath is sealed, it’s filled with water. A full bath sits slightly lower than an empty one, so the new joint is not pulled apart the first time it’s used. Quick jobs often leave it out, and it makes a real difference. If you have black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off and smears of silicone across the tiles, we can help.
From stone-built tenements to new flats and suburban houses, Firrhill 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.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Firrhill and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Firrhill (EH13, EH10, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Firrhill
No sealant lasts indefinitely. Daily water, heat and cleaning products slowly wear it down, so its life depends on how the room is used, cleaned and aired.
The most common problems we see are:
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Firrhill High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Your questions about bathroom resealing in Firrhill
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Firrhill leak into the flat below?
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. Replacing tired sealant early is the simplest way to avoid that.
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. We always take the old sealant out completely.
How long does a bath or shower reseal take?
It depends on how many joints there are and how much old sealant has to come out. For most single baths or showers, allow a couple of hours.
What does bathroom resealing cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
When can I use the bath or shower again?
Silicone is touch-dry quite quickly, but it takes longer to cure. Leave it around 24 hours before it gets wet, or follow the cure time we give you.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It usually takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. Inside a flat in Firrhill, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First the area is protected and every bit of old sealant removed.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- We let it dry fully and fill the bath with water before sealing.
- We apply anti-fungal sanitary silicone in one even bead and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and explain the cure time before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
What affects the quote in Firrhill
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
- When we can work, for business premises
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
- If someone has resealed it before
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
- Wipe the sealant dry after showering
- Wipe up water along the back of the worktop
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
Have a look at the joints every few months. A small split or a corner lifting is easy to spot, so if something does not look right, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out, and nearby grout often goes the same way. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.
Bathroom resealing around Firrhill
In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in. Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below.
Homes close to St Johns Colinton Mains Church include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. For landlords with property near Slateford station, mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
Firrhill is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Firrhill gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs for bathroom resealing in EH13, EH10 and EH14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Elliot Road, Greenbank Road and Oxgangs Avenue, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for bathroom resealing include Colinton Mains (1 mile south-east), Greenbank (1 mile east), Redford (1 mile south-west), Oxgangs (1 mile south-east) and Comiston (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Firrhill
We work in homes and buildings around Cross Keys Tavern, Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and Harrison Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Slateford station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Firrhill include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Surface by surface
Shower trays & enclosures
Shower trays are sealed to the wall, and enclosures are sealed to the tray and tiles. Both get soaked every time the shower runs, so both are resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
Sinks & splashbacks
The edge of an inset sink is a common place for water to get under the worktop. Where the sealant around the visible edge has failed, we renew it.
Also in Firrhill
What happens if it’s left?
Tired sealant isn’t a reason to replace a bath or shower. Replacing the joint is normally all it takes. If something else is wrong, we will tell you. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Firrhill
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Tidy, careful work
- We are fully insured
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
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