Newport · Wales

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Bettws, Newport

Bath resealing across Bettws and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • An untidy old seal
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Black mould in the sealant
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Bettws

How we handle bath resealing in Bettws

All of the old sealant is cut out, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. We work on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are discoloured, yellow sealant and an untidy old seal.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Bettws and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Location
Bettws (NP20, NP10, NP44)
County
Newport
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Why it’s worth resealing in Bettws

Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Bettws clients choose us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

Read our pricing.

About Bettws

Bettws is about 2 miles north-west of Newport, in Newport. Jobs in Bettws are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Bettws is one of 69 towns and villages in Newport we cover. We work right across the region, from Bettws to Birmingham (about 77 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: NP20, NP10 and NP44. Jobs here include addresses on Exe Road, Tone Road and Dart Road. We also cover the places around Bettws: Malpas (1 mile east), Croesymwyalch (1 mile north-east), Hollybush (2 miles north), Ty Coch (2 miles north) and Coed Eva (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maindee (3 miles south-east), Summer Hill (3 miles south-east), Pillgwenlly (3 miles south-east), Beechwood (3 miles south-east), Somerton (3 miles south-east) and Caerleon (3 miles east).

What’s near Bettws

Our clients here include homes close to Monnow Primary School, Newport High School and The Nightingale pub and the streets around them. Also close by are St David's Church (within half a mile south) and Rougemont School (1.1 miles north-east). The closest station to Bettws is Newport (South Wales) station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Friars Walk (2.2 miles south-east) and Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Bettws include Somerton and Brynglas.

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What we do, step by step

We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. 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.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Questions from Bettws

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

How long does resealing take?

Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

How much does bath resealing cost in Bettws?

We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your NP20 postcode.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

How long does silicone take to cure?

We’ll give you the curing time, usually around a day.

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Signs you need bath resealing in Bettws

Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed:

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Leaks at the edges
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Gaps by the taps

Questions to ask before booking

  • Aftercare advice
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How your room will be protected
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

Choosing a repair company

What we can’t put right

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

  • Basins & vanity units
  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Wet rooms
  • Baths
  • Kitchen worktops & sinks

How we price bath resealing

You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your NP20 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

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