Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Balfour, Orkney Islands
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone at your home in Balfour, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Black mould in the sealant
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
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.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Bath resealing at your home in Balfour
We cut out all of the old sealant, deal with any mould, and reseal with new mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. Our repair technicians work on wet rooms, baths and basins & vanity units, and common reasons people contact us are stained silicone and black spots in the silicone.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Balfour as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Balfour (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes about two hours for a bath, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- 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
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Your questions about bath resealing in Balfour
Why does mould come back so fast?
Typically poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Normally about a day later. We confirm before we leave.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Use the extractor fan
Avoid scraping the joints, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
What bath resealing costs
There’s no area surcharge for Balfour. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Covering Balfour
Balfour is about 4 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Balfour or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Balfour is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area. We also travel to Kirkwall (4 miles south-west), Gorseness (5 miles north-west), Blackhill (5 miles south-west), Tankerness (6 miles south-east) and Isbister (6 miles west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Balfour
Other landmarks nearby include Langskaill House (4.2 miles north-west) and Balfour Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch of Westhill and Ward of Gairsay.
When to call us in Balfour
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning only removes the surface.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Leaks at the edges
- Gaps by the taps
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
Landlord and trade work in Balfour
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Is resealing worth it?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Balfour
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
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