Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom Resealing in Wester Broom
Professional bathroom resealing in and around Wester Broom, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
- Black spots spreading through the bead
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Water coming from the plumbing rather than the joint
- Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
Bathroom resealing for homes and businesses in Wester Broom
A reseal only lasts if the joint is properly prepared. Every bit of old silicone comes out, down to the thin film left on the tiles, after which the joint is degreased and any mould treated. Only once it’s dry does the new bead go on. We work on baths, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & upstands, and people most often call us about mouldy sealant that has gone black and splits where the tray meets the wall.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. In a tenement, most bathrooms sit above someone else’s ceiling, so failed sealant around a bath or shower can soon become a neighbour’s problem.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Wester Broom (EH12, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Sinks & splashbacks
Splashbacks in glass, tile or acrylic meet the worktop in a long joint. We renew it in clear, white or a matched colour.
Basins & vanity units
Basin joints are short and close to eye level: so we keep the line tidy and even, in white, clear or a colour to suit.
Leave it or put it right?
A clean new bead makes a room look cared for, which helps when a home is being let or put on the market. Lumpy sealant with smears on the tiles has the opposite effect, and it’s harder to put right later. Private landlords in Wester Broom must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What you get with us
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Homes, businesses and hotels
What we are called out for in Wester Broom
No sealant lasts indefinitely. Every shower, every splash and every wipe with a cleaner take their toll over the years, and how long it lasts comes down to use, cleaning and ventilation.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
- Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
Managing a site like Forrester High School? Then 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How hidden problems are handled
- Are they insured?
- How long the guarantee is
The process
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then 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 Wester Broom, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We cover the area around the joints we are working on.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Questions from Wester Broom
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Wester Broom leak into the flat below?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
Do you take on hotel work around Wester Broom?
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.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No. Fresh silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old sealant comes out first.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for 12 months. Good ventilation and gentle cleaning help it last.
Can you reseal around my kitchen sink and worktop?
Yes. Where it’s needed by the sink, we use a food-safe sealant.
Is white the only colour available?
Most people choose white or clear, but other colours can be used to suit tiles and worktops. Let us know your preference when you ask for a quote.
Places near Wester Broom
Also in Wester Broom
What bathroom resealing looks like in Wester Broom
Wester Broom is within about 3 miles of 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. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
For landlords with property near South Gyle station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
Wester Broom is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For bathroom resealing in and around Wester Broom, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Wester Broom included. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Wester Broom among them.
Our applicators cover all of the EH12 and EH11 postcode area for bathroom resealing. Bathroom resealing is available to properties on Manse Road, Roull Road and Dovecot Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wester Broom: South Gyle (1 mile south-west), Corstorphine (1 mile north-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile east) and Sighthill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Near you in Wester Broom
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Torfin pub and Saughton Park. There’s a railway station in Wester Broom itself: South Gyle station. Nearby you will also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (0.8 miles west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
For bathroom resealing in Wester Broom, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.