Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in South Gyle, Edinburgh
We cover South Gyle for bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Dry the bead with a towel now and then
- Open a window or run the fan so the room dries
- Keep scourers and sharp tools away from the bead
- Do not let bottles sit on the bead
Keep bottles and razors off the sealant line, because they trap water against the silicone. Squeegeeing the walls and tray after use helps the joint dry.
A few black dots in the silicone soon become a black line. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.
Bathroom resealing in South Gyle, done properly
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. Every trace of the old sealant is taken out and replaced with anti-fungal sanitary silicone. We work on basins & vanity units, kitchen worktops & upstands and shower trays & enclosures, and the jobs we see most are mouldy sealant that has gone black and water getting behind the kitchen upstand.
South Gyle 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.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- South Gyle (EH12, EH11)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in South Gyle, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
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What the job involves on each surface
Shower trays & enclosures
The vertical joint where a screen profile meets the wall is a common leak point. We reseal it along with the base of the enclosure, sealing the side the enclosure’s instructions call for.
Sinks & splashbacks
Splashbacks in glass, tile or acrylic meet the worktop in a long joint. It’s resealed in white, clear or a colour to suit.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Quotes for bathroom resealing in South Gyle
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The size of the job
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Bathroom resealing in South Gyle: local notes
South Gyle is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below.
If you let a flat or house near South Gyle station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forrester High School, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
South Gyle is about 3 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. For bathroom resealing in and around South Gyle, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, South Gyle included. South Gyle is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for bathroom resealing: EH12 and EH11. That includes homes and businesses on Gylemuir Road, Gylemuir Lane and Craigs Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out bathroom resealing in Wester Broom (1 mile north-east), Corstorphine (1 mile north-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-east), Sighthill (1 mile south-east) and Carrick Knowe (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles east), Broughton (5 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Around South Gyle
In South Gyle, that means homes and buildings near The Torfin pub and Saughton Park. South Gyle has its own railway station: South Gyle station. Other landmarks nearby include The Gyle Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-west) and Corstorphine Hospital (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near South Gyle include The New Leaf Co-op and Corstorphine Hill.
Why it’s worth doing now in South Gyle
The difference in a professional reseal is mostly what you don’t see: removing all the old sealant, degreasing the joint, treating mould and drying it properly. Without that preparation, the new bead will not last. In a tenement flat in South Gyle, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that’s regrouting)
- A bath or tray that moves because it isn’t properly supported
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
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South Gyle: your questions answered
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in South Gyle?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near South Gyle station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
Do you do kitchens as well as bathrooms?
Yes. Next to the sink we use a food-safe product where it’s needed.
Is it OK to put new sealant on top of the old bead?
No. It’s a common reason for reseals failing. The old joint is stripped, cleaned and resealed from scratch.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
Around 24 hours is typical, and we confirm the time for the product used. Using it sooner can damage the bead.