Peterborough · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Ailsworth, Peterborough
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Ailsworth and across Peterborough. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- An untidy old seal
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
How we handle bath resealing in Ailsworth
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours. Common call-outs are for silicone smeared on tiles and leaks at the edges, on basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Ailsworth (PE5)
- County
- Peterborough
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Ailsworth questions
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
You will get the curing time from us.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Ailsworth?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Let steam out after showers
- Wipe the joints dry after use
Avoid scraping the joints, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
Is resealing worth it?
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ailsworth
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes about two hours for a bath. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ailsworth
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Wet rooms
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ailsworth
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ailsworth as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Ailsworth and the surrounding area
Ailsworth is about 4 miles west of Peterborough, in Peterborough. Clients in Ailsworth get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Ailsworth is one of 18 towns and villages in Peterborough where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 65 miles away.
Jobs in PE5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Main Street and Singerfire Road. Nearby, we also work in Castor (1 mile south-east), Water Newton (1 mile south-west), Sutton (1 mile west), Stibbington (2 miles west) and Alwalton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Peterborough (4 miles east), Woodston (4 miles east), Stanground (6 miles east), Westwood (3 miles east), Eastfield (5 miles east) and Eastgate (5 miles east).
Near you in Ailsworth
In Ailsworth, that means homes near Castor CofE Primary School, Church of St Kyneburgha and Wheatsheaf Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Peterborough station, about 4.2 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus (3.1 miles east) and Peterborough Castle (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Ailsworth includes Castor Hanglands National Nature Reserve and Orton Mere.
Also near Ailsworth
Also in Ailsworth
Prices and what affects them
We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
For a price in Ailsworth, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
