Edinburgh · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Bathroom resealing for Gilmerton and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Splits where the tray meets the wall
- Two layers of silicone, both failing
About our bathroom resealing in Gilmerton
A fresh bead of silicone changes how a bathroom looks more than most people expect. Black, patchy sealant makes clean tiles look tired, and a clean white or clear joint fixes it quickly. Just as important, it closes the gaps water would otherwise get through. We’re often asked to deal with gaps where the bath or tray has moved and lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt, across baths, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.
Stone-built tenements are part of every Scottish city, alongside houses and newer flats. With flats above and below, a leak from a tired seal can reach the flat underneath.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for bathroom resealing in Gilmerton
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
If you are in Gilmerton and need bathroom resealing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving a split or mouldy bead only stores up trouble. Once water is behind the bath, it can reach floorboards, panels and the ceiling underneath, turning a small job into a building repair. 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.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Gilmerton clients choose us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 12-month guarantee on every job
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Dry the bead with a towel now and then
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Give the silicone its full cure time
- Dry worktop joints after washing up
Keep bottles and razors off the sealant line, because they trap water against the silicone. A quick squeegee after showering keeps water from sitting on the joint.
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.
FAQs for Gilmerton
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
I’m in a tenement in Gilmerton. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
It can. Tenement floors are normally timber, and water from a failed seal can find its way down to the flat below, and then the repair involves your neighbours too. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we are fully insured.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
The surface skins over fairly quickly, but the bead needs longer to cure right through. Keep water off it for around 24 hours, or follow the cure time we give you.
What does bathroom resealing cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Can I choose the colour of the sealant?
You’re not limited to white: white, clear and colours to suit tiles and worktops. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you guarantee your resealing?
Yes. We give a 12-month guarantee on every job, and we are ARBOMaster approved applicators.
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What else we do in Gilmerton
When something else is needed
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A tray or bath that is cracked through
- Water coming from the plumbing rather than the joint
- Loose or hollow tiles, or failed tanking behind them
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included. Parking in city streets around Gilmerton can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We protect the area and cut out all of the old sealant, including the film left on the tiles.
- Next, the joint is cleaned and any mould is treated.
- Once it’s dry, any bath is filled so the bead is laid with it at its heaviest.
- A single bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied and tooled smooth.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, usually after around 24 hours.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any water getting in
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, and add photos by email if you can.
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When to call us in Gilmerton
Sealing over old silicone is one of the commonest mistakes we find. Fresh silicone can’t grip the old bead underneath, so it lifts, lets water in and traps mould underneath.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
- Splits where the tray meets the wall
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
For landlords with property near Shawfair station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether you can choose the colour
Bathroom resealing around Gilmerton
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. 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.
If you look after a building such as Gracemount 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.
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Gilmerton to the outskirts, bathroom resealing is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Gilmerton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Here we cover the EH17 and EH16 postcode area for bathroom resealing. If you need bathroom resealing at a property on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A772, Gilmerton is simple for us to get to for bathroom resealing. We also cover the places around Gilmerton: Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Gilmerton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.