Midlothian · Scotland
Old Pentland Bathroom Resealing
Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing in Old Pentland, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
How we handle bathroom resealing in Old Pentland
Sealant is the soft line between a bath, shower or worktop and the wall. When it splits, shrinks or turns black, water gets behind it into walls, panels and floors. Our team cut the old bead out completely and lay a new one in anti-fungal sanitary silicone. If you have a joint torn by a bath that flexes and a bead that has pulled away from the tiles, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
For a place like Old Pentland, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Old Pentland (EH20, EH10)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Old Pentland
Is Old Pentland within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
How much does bathroom resealing cost in Old Pentland?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Can you reseal around my kitchen sink and worktop?
Yes. The old sealant is cut out and the joint degreased, because cooking grease stops silicone sticking, then we reseal in a colour to suit.
Why deal with it now?
You do not need a new bathroom because the sealant looks bad. Replacing the joint is generally all it takes, as long as the fittings themselves are sound. If we find a deeper problem, you’ll hear it from us. In an older home around Old Pentland, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Why us?
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- We agree the colour with you first
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Keep bottles off the sealant line
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
- Wipe up water along the back of the worktop
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
Keep bottles and razors off the sealant line, as they hold water against it. Squeegeeing the walls and tray after use keeps water from sitting on the joint.
A split bead lets water through every time the bath or shower is used. Left alone, it soaks into the floor, the wall behind the tiles or the ceiling below. Early resealing closes the gap before damage is done.
Bathroom resealing in Old Pentland: local notes
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. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay. If you look after a building such as Gracemount High School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Old Pentland is about 3 miles west of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Whether you’re in the middle of Old Pentland or further out, we cover bathroom resealing for every kind of property. Our area takes in 33 places across Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in EH20 and EH10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Hillend (1 mile west), Bilston (1 mile south), Loanhead (1 mile east), Burdiehouse (1 mile north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (3 miles east), Dalkeith (5 miles east), Penicuik (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south-east), Newtongrange (5 miles east) and Mayfield (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Pentland
Old Pentland’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
What affects the quote in Old Pentland
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The type of sealant required
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The size of the job
- Access and height
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
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What the job involves on each surface
Wet rooms
Wet rooms rely on sound joints at floor and wall junctions. They’re resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, and our work is on the visible joints only.
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.
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. For a place like Old Pentland, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by protecting the area and stripping out the old bead, including the film left on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- Once it’s dry, any bath is filled so the bead is laid with it at its heaviest.
- We apply anti-fungal sanitary silicone in one even bead and tool it neatly.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, normally after around 24 hours.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.