Inverclyde · Scotland

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Braeside, Inverclyde

Our repair technicians come to Braeside for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Leaks at the edges
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Braeside

Prices and what affects them

You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

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.

How we handle bath resealing in Braeside

Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and a new seal stops it. We work on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures, and common reasons people contact us are black spots in the silicone and a messy previous reseal.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Where
Braeside (PA16, PA19)
Region
Inverclyde
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

Why it’s worth resealing in Braeside

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is and protects the walls and floor. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

What you get with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our prices page.

What happens on the day

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a couple of hours.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. We dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Open a window if you can
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

Send pictures for a quote

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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.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

When a repair is not the answer

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Your questions about bath resealing in Braeside

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

What happens next?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Why does my sealant keep splitting?

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

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Inverclyde.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Inverclyde and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Where we work around Braeside

Braeside is about 2 miles west of Greenock, in Inverclyde. From the centre of Braeside to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 19 places across Inverclyde. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 22 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: PA16 and PA19. That includes homes on Ayr Lane, Mars Road and Juno Lane. Close by, we cover Branchton (1 mile east), Ashton (1 mile north-west), Midton (1 mile north), Gourock (1 mile north) and Trumpethill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Port Glasgow (6 miles east), Cartsdyke (3 miles east), Kilmacolm (8 miles east), Mid Auchinleck (6 miles east), Bogston (4 miles east) and Bardrainney (6 miles east).

What’s near Braeside

Around Braeside, we work in homes near Inverclyde Academy and Greenock. For rail, the closest station is Branchton station, about 0.6 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Oak Mall (2.4 miles east) and Easter Greenock Castle (3.3 miles east). Not far away are Lyle Hill and Loch Loskin.

Map of Braeside © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers
  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Air the room after use

Good ventilation is the best protection, and dry the joints after bathing.

If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.

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