Edinburgh · Scotland
Saughton Bathroom Resealing
Bathroom resealing across Saughton and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Bathroom resealing in Saughton
Before a bath is sealed, it’s filled with water. A full bath sits slightly lower than an empty one, so the bead isn’t stretched the first time someone gets in. It’s a small step that rushed reseals tend to skip. If you have a messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal and mouldy sealant that has gone black, we can help, whatever the surface.
Saughton is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, which is hard on sealant and grout.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Saughton and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Saughton (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Shower trays & enclosures
Water often gets past the wall profile of a shower enclosure. We reseal it along with the base of the enclosure, following the enclosure maker’s guidance on which side to seal.
Baths
A bath shifts slightly every time it’s filled, so it’s filled with water before the bead goes on. That way the joint is laid with the bath at its heaviest and is not stretched when it’s used.
What happens if it’s left?
You do not need a new bathroom because the sealant looks bad. A new bead often brings the whole room back. If we find a deeper problem, you’ll hear it from us. 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.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Saughton clients choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
How we quote for bathroom resealing
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How much there is to do
- Working hours on commercial sites
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
- The rough size of the job
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. In a city area like Saughton, 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.
- First the area is protected and every bit of old sealant removed, including the film left on the tiles.
- Next, the joint is cleaned and any mould is treated.
- 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.
- We tidy up and give you the cure time, generally around 24 hours.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Wipe up water along the back of the worktop
- Wipe the sealant dry after showering
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
In a kitchen, do not let water sit along the back of the worktop and keep hot pans away from the silicone. A dry joint lasts longer.
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 Saughton: 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. Saughton has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Schools such as Forrester High School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near St Salvador's Episcopal Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. For landlords with property near Kingsknowe station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
Saughton is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover bathroom resealing for homes and businesses in Saughton. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Saughton among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for bathroom resealing: EH11, EH14 and EH12. Whether your property is on Saughton Road, Longstone Road and Stenhouse Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Saughton is on the A71, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Saughton: Stenhouse (1 mile north-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north), Broomhouse (1 mile west), Parkhead (1 mile south-east) and Longstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Saughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Merchiston Castle School, Saughton Park and Cross Keys Tavern, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kingsknowe station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles west) and Corstorphine Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Saughton includes The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
Also near Saughton
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Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- A leaking waste, trap or valve
- Water getting in through the grout rather than the sealant
- Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Saughton
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Basins & vanity units
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Baths
Common questions in Saughton
Could a leaking bath seal in my Saughton flat reach the neighbours 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. Replacing tired sealant early is the simplest way to avoid that.
Do you work in hotels near Saughton?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can new silicone go straight over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, so it peels away and hides mould and water. All the old sealant comes out first.
How much does bathroom resealing cost in Saughton?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
It depends on how many joints there are and how much old sealant has to come out. Allow a couple of hours for a typical bath or shower.
My sealant has gone black. Can you sort it?
Yes, by replacing the sealant. Sprays can fade the marks, but cutting it out and resealing is what lasts. Airing the room well helps stop it returning.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
When can I use the bath or shower again?
Normally after around 24 hours. We’ll tell you the cure time for the product we used.