Cumbria · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Bongate, Cumbria
Bath resealing across Bongate and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Gaps by the taps
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a couple of hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Bath resealing in Bongate, done in place
A good reseal is all about preparation: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Then the fresh sealant goes on, as one neat, continuous bead. If you are dealing with black spots in the silicone and silicone coming away from the tiles, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Bongate (CA16)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
- Open a window after bathing
Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.
Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
Why reseal now?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why Bongate clients choose us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A flexing bath
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Repairs by material
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Covering Bongate
Bongate is about 12 miles south-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. Jobs in Bongate are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover 438 places across Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Bongate to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 44 miles away).
Jobs in CA16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Back Lane, Rookery Lane and Drawbriggs Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Appleby-in-Westmorland (1 mile north-west), Burrells (1 mile south-west), Crackenthorpe (2 miles north-west), Hilton (3 miles east) and Dufton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Penrith (12 miles north-west), Fair Hill (13 miles north-west), Carleton (12 miles north-west), Kirkby Stephen (9 miles south-east) and Shap (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bongate
Around Bongate, we work in homes near Appleby Grammar School, Church of St Michael and Appleby Primary School. The closest station to Bongate is Appleby station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dyke Nook Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Appleby Castle (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Murton Pike.
- Local facilities include North Westmorland Rural District (1.8 miles north-west)
Bongate: your questions answered
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Do you cover Bongate?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Bongate and the rest of Cumbria. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Prices and what affects them
There is no area surcharge for Bongate. The price reflects:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole bath or shower
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Most customers in Bongate get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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When to call us in Bongate
Even good sealant eventually discolours particularly in a well-used bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps by the taps
- A messy previous reseal
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
