Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Our repair technicians come to Ballater for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps in the seal
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Black mould in the sealant
Bath resealing at your home in Ballater
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint opens fully, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. We’re often asked to fix silicone smeared on tiles and damp near the bath, across kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and basins & vanity units.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Ballater (AB35)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Hollow or loose tiles
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take about two hours for a bath.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ballater
For anyone letting property in or around Ballater, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Aberdeenshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
About Ballater
Ballater is about 29 miles north of Forfar, in Aberdeenshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ballater is one of 161 towns and villages in Aberdeenshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Ballater to Edinburgh (about 77 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: AB35. Streets in the area include Station Square, Bridge Square and Netherley Place, all of which we cover. Ballater is on the A93, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Ballater, we cover Dinnet (6 miles east), Tarland (9 miles north-east), Aboyne (10 miles east), Birsemore (10 miles east) and Towie (11 miles north).
Near you in Ballater
We visit homes around Glenmuick Parish Church and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Abergairn Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch Kinord and Culblean Hill.
Questions from Ballater
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Ballater.
How long does a reseal take?
A bath or shower typically takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What we are called out for in Ballater
No sealant lasts for ever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
Look out for these signs:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- A messy previous reseal
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Unsealed corners
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
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.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Prices and what affects them
Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Is resealing worth it?
A professional reseal costs little compared with water damage. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Ballater. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ballater
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our full price list.
What else we do in Ballater
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
