Cornwall · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Bridge, Cornwall
Bath resealing for Bridge, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Stained silicone
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Gaps by the taps
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Open a window after bathing
Keep the room well ventilated, and wipe the joints after use so mould struggles to take hold.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
About our bath resealing in Bridge
All of the old sealant is cut out, treat any mould, and reseal with new mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. Typical jobs include sealant that’s split or lifting and discoloured, yellow sealant, in wet rooms, baths and basins & vanity units.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Bridge (TR16)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Bridge
There is no area surcharge for Bridge. The price reflects:
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Bridge, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bridge use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Towns and villages near Bridge
What else we do in Bridge
Bridge and nearby
Bridge is about 2 miles north-west of Redruth, in Cornwall. Clients in Bridge get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Here we cover the TR16 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Bridge Hill, Bridge Meadows and Tolticken Hill, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Paynter's Lane End (1 mile south), Sparnon Gate (1 mile south-east), Portreath (1 mile west), Gilbert's Coombe (1 mile south-east) and Illogan (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (9 miles east), Newquay (14 miles north-east), Falmouth (11 miles south-east), Camborne (3 miles south-west), Helston (11 miles south) and Hayle (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Illogan, Illogan School and Redruth School and the streets around them. Bridge’s nearest station is Redruth station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Redruth Old Cornwall Society Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Carn Brea Castle (2.6 miles south). Not far away are St Agnes Beacon.
Common problems we fix in Bridge
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning cannot get it all out.
The things clients generally mention when they call include:
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Black mould in the sealant
- Gaps in the seal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow about two hours for a bath. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know about parking or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Why it’s worth resealing in Bridge
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. We don’t 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bridge
- We leave the room as we found it
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our pricing.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Bridge
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
Bridge questions
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Generally because the bath or tray moves. We fill the bath before sealing it.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Typically poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Repairs by material
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
