Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Balfour, Aberdeenshire
Bath resealing in Balfour without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Old sealant that looks dirty
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Hollow or loose tiles
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- A flexing bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Balfour
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Baths
Bath resealing in Balfour, done in place
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed using mould-resistant silicone. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours, plus curing time. If you’re dealing with silicone coming away from the tiles and black mould in the sealant, we can generally put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Balfour (AB31)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Our work in Balfour
Balfour is about 5 miles east of Banchory, in Aberdeenshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 161 towns and villages across Aberdeenshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the AB31 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Woodlands (1 mile south-east), Kirkton of Durris (1 mile west), Drumoak (2 miles north), Crathes (2 miles west) and Crossroads (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Westhill (7 miles north), Stonehaven (8 miles south-east), Banchory (5 miles west), Kemnay (13 miles north), Kintore (12 miles north) and Newtonhill (8 miles east).
Around Balfour
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Comgall's Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Crathes Castle (3.2 miles west) and Durris Castle (under half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Meikle Carewe Hill.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What affects the price in Balfour
We charge the same across the UK, including Balfour. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a couple of hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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Questions from Balfour
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. Persistent splitting can mean the support needs attention.
How do I stop mould in sealant?
Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Balfour. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How long will it take?
A bath or shower usually takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
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Signs you need bath resealing in Balfour
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Black spots in the silicone
- Gaps by the taps
What your quote should include
- How to look after the finish
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
Why it’s worth resealing in Balfour
A professional reseal costs little compared with water damage. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Balfour
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
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