Highland · Scotland
Bath Resealing for Altnaharra homes
Local bath resealing for Altnaharra: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Gaps in the seal
- Black spots in the silicone
- An untidy old seal
Bath resealing at your home in Altnaharra
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. Whether it’s stained silicone and leaks at the edges, we can normally put it right, on kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and wet rooms alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Altnaharra (IV27)
- County
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Altnaharra
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Unsealed corners
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Black spots in the silicone
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
Towns and villages near Altnaharra
What else we do in Altnaharra
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Altnaharra use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Hollow or loose tiles
- Hidden water damage
- Movement in the bath or tray
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
Why reseal now?
Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Altnaharra
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your photos
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our prices page.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Ventilate the bathroom well
- Keep the joints dry
- Air the room after use
Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 typically the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Your questions about bath resealing in Altnaharra
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
What does bath resealing cost?
Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can new silicone go over old?
Never over old. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
We will give you the curing time.
Do you come to Altnaharra?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Altnaharra for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Where we work around Altnaharra
Altnaharra is about 39 miles south-west of Thurso, in Highland. Wherever you are in the IV27 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Altnaharra is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover.
Every address in IV27 is covered. Nearby, we also work in Tongue (13 miles north), Melness (17 miles north), An Luirg (18 miles south), Am Blàran Odhar (19 miles north-east) and Innis nan Lìon (21 miles south). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Altnaharra
For a walk, there is Loch Eileanach and Meall an Fhuarain.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow around two hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
