Edinburgh · Scotland
Dumbiedykes Bathroom Resealing
Bathroom resealing in Dumbiedykes from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
How the job changes by surface
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 torn the first time it’s used.
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.
Bathroom resealing for homes and businesses in Dumbiedykes
Before a bath is sealed, it’s filled with water. The weight settles the bath to its lowest point, so the new joint is not pulled apart the first time it’s used. It’s a small step that rushed reseals tend to skip. If you have water getting behind the bath panel and gaps between the worktop and the wall, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam and poor ventilation still let mould into the sealant and grout.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Dumbiedykes (EH8, EH1, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Dumbiedykes
Not every tube in the shop is meant for a shower. Acrylic caulk and general-purpose sealants aren’t designed for a joint that’s wet every day, so they crack, discolour or grow mould quickly. A bathroom joint needs anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Splits where the tray meets the wall
- Black spots spreading through the bead
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Old Royal High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What guarantee comes with the work
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How much experience the applicator has
For landlords and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Dumbiedykes can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
Quotes for bathroom resealing in Dumbiedykes
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The address or postcode of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check the joints every few months for splits or lifting
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
- Give the silicone its full cure time
Have a look at the joints every few months. A small split or a corner lifting is easy to spot, and if anything looks wrong, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
There’s no need to wait for a full refurbishment. Sealant is a maintenance item, like the paint on a window frame, and replacing it when it fails protects the rest of the room.
Bathroom resealing around Dumbiedykes
Dumbiedykes is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
Dumbiedykes is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For bathroom resealing in and around Dumbiedykes, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Dumbiedykes is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for bathroom resealing.
Jobs for bathroom resealing in EH8, EH1 and EH7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need bathroom resealing at a property on High Street, Calton Road and Hutton Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Dumbiedykes, we cover Holyrood (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile north), Buccleuch (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile west) and Greenside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (3 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south).
Near you in Dumbiedykes
In Dumbiedykes, that means homes and buildings near St Cuthbert's Church, The World's End pub and Holyrood Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Scottish Poetry Library (within half a mile north), London Street Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Trinnean's School (0.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Dumbiedykes is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.5 miles west. A little further out are Deaconess Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Dumbiedykes include Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom from start to finish. For a tenement in Dumbiedykes, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
- Every trace of the old bead is removed, including the thin smear on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- With the joint dry, and any bath loaded with water, a single bead of anti-fungal silicone is applied.
- We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, normally around 24 hours.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
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Why deal with it now?
Sorting it now is quick: it takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. Wait for a leak and you may be looking at panels off, drying out and redecorating too. For landlords in Dumbiedykes, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Tidy, careful work
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
Your questions about bathroom resealing in Dumbiedykes
I’m in a tenement in Dumbiedykes. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
After around 24 hours in most cases. We will tell you the cure time for the product we used.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Can mouldy silicone be sorted out?
Yes, we replace the mouldy bead. Cleaning products may lighten it, but the lasting fix is new anti-fungal silicone on a clean, treated joint. Good ventilation helps keep it away.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.