Aberdeen · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in West End, Aberdeen
Professional bathroom resealing in and around West End, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
Questions from West End
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in West End leak into the flat below?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
Do you work in hotels near West End?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
What does bathroom resealing cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
That depends on the number of joints and the state of the old sealant. Allow a couple of hours for a typical bath or shower.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected.
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.
About our bathroom resealing in West End
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. Every trace of the old sealant is taken out and replaced with anti-fungal sanitary silicone. Common call-outs are for black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off and a bead that has pulled away from the tiles, on basins & vanity units, baths and shower trays & enclosures.
In Scotland’s cities, including the area around West End, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- West End (AB15, AB10, AB25)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in West End
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The size of the job
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Landlord and commercial work in West End
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. It normally takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom. Inside a flat in West End, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
Want a quote for bathroom resealing? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Honest limits
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before any work starts. Sealant will not put right:
- A leaking waste, trap or valve
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Wipe up water along the back of the worktop
- Use gentle cleaners on the silicone
- Look for lifting corners and small gaps now and then
Keep water off the new bead until it has cured, which is usually around 24 hours. After that, a quick wipe after showering helps keep it clean.
A few black dots in the silicone soon become a black line. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out. Catching it early keeps it a simple reseal.
Why deal with it now?
Dealing with sealant early is a short job: it takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom. Wait for a leak and you may be looking at panels off, drying out and redecorating too. Private landlords in West End must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Why us?
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Fully insured
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Bathroom resealing in West End: local notes
West End is within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that doesn’t dry out.
Managing a site like Albyn School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. For an older house near a landmark such as Mannofield Parish Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Letting a property close to Aberdeen station? Then mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
West End is about 1 mile south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. From the centre of West End to the outskirts, bathroom resealing is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Aberdeen, we cover 63 places, West End among them.
Our applicators cover all of the AB15, AB10 and AB25 postcode area for bathroom resealing. Streets in the area include Burns Road, Gordon Road and Gordon Lane, and we cover them all. Main roads around West End include the A93 and A9119, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside West End, we cover Rubislaw (1 mile north), Braeside (1 mile south-west), Broomhill (1 mile south-east), Queen's Cross (1 mile north-east) and Craigiebuckler (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Dyce (5 miles north-west), Tillydrone (3 miles north), Portlethen (5 miles south), Donside Village (3 miles north), Cove Bay (3 miles south-east) and Danestone (3 miles north).
What’s near West End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Airyhall Primary School, North East of Scotland Music School and Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pitfoddels Castle (1.4 miles south) and Trinity Centre (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Kincorth Hill and Rubislaw Quarry.