Cornwall · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Albaston, Cornwall
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Albaston. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Black spots in the silicone
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
Bath resealing at your home in Albaston
Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and a new seal stops it. Whether it’s leaks at the edges and silicone coming away from the tiles, we can generally put it right.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Albaston (PL18)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes around two hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Albaston
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For anyone letting property in or around Albaston, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
When to call us in Albaston
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Stained silicone
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- A messy previous reseal
- Black spots in the silicone
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Places near Albaston
Other services in Albaston
Albaston: your questions answered
How long does silicone take to cure?
You will get the curing time from us.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Can new silicone go over old?
No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath or shower and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Are there extra charges for Albaston?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Why reseal now?
Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Albaston
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
See our prices page.
Covering Albaston
Albaston is about 4 miles south-west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. Jobs in Albaston are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL18. We also cover the places around Albaston: Drakewalls (1 mile north), Higher Dimson (1 mile north), St Ann's Chapel (1 mile north-west), Gunnislake (1 mile north-east) and Dimson (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Stonehouse (10 miles south), Saltash (7 miles south), Liskeard (11 miles west), Launceston (10 miles north-west), Addington (11 miles west) and Looe (15 miles south-west).
Around Albaston
Our customers here include homes close to Delaware Primary Academy, The Rifle Volunteer pub and Tamar Valley AONB and the streets around them. Albaston has its own railway station: Gunnislake station. Nearby you will also find Cotehele Mill (1.5 miles south) and Tavistock Hospital (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Albaston include Hingston Down.
How we price bath resealing
There’s no area surcharge for Albaston. What changes the price is:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
