Cumbria · England
Bath Resealing for Applethwaite homes
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Applethwaite, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- An untidy old seal
- Stained silicone
- Gaps by the taps
Bath resealing in Applethwaite, done in place
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. If you are dealing with black spots in the silicone and missing sealant behind the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Applethwaite (CA12)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Open a window after bathing
- Ventilate the bathroom well
Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
Places near Applethwaite
Other services in Applethwaite
Covering Applethwaite
Applethwaite is about 16 miles west of Penrith, in Cumbria. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Applethwaite and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Applethwaite is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria where we work. We work right across the region, from Applethwaite to Newcastle upon Tyne (65 miles away).
Every address in CA12 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Back Lane and Raven Lane. If you are just outside Applethwaite, we cover Ormathwaite (1 mile south-east), Cumberland (1 mile south), Keswick (1 mile south), Portinscale (2 miles south-west) and Briery (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maryport (15 miles north-west), Cockermouth (9 miles west), Wigton (14 miles north), Ewanrigg (15 miles north-west), Ambleside (15 miles south-east) and Aspatria (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Applethwaite
Typical jobs here are in homes near Underskiddaw Parish Room and Keswick School and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Bond Museum (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Latrigg and Carlside Tarn.
Common questions in Applethwaite
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Movement is the usual cause. We seal baths full of water.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
How do I stop mould in sealant?
Usually poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
Do you cover the entire of Cumbria?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Normally about a day later. We will tell you the exact time.
Different materials, different repairs
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a couple of hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Resealing in Applethwaite: why it matters
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is and protects the walls and floor. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Applethwaite
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we are called out for in Applethwaite
A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould grows faster.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Black spots in the silicone
- An untidy old seal
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
- How your room will be protected
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Hidden water damage
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
