Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland

Bath Resealing in Carloway

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in Carloway. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • An untidy old seal
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in Carloway?

Bath resealing in Carloway without replacing anything

We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint opens fully, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. Typical jobs include silicone smeared on tiles and mould you can’t clean out, in basins & vanity units, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Carloway (HS2)
Region
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Landlords, agents and businesses in Carloway

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.

How the visit works

You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes around two hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  3. We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

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Advice

How we price bath resealing

You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The material
  • How many areas need work
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The colour and finish to match

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from pictures

You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A photo taken from further back

Most customers in Carloway get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

When to call us in Carloway

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

Common reasons people in Carloway contact us are:

  • Stained silicone
  • Mould you cannot clean out
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Missing sealant behind the taps

Questions to ask before you book

  • What prep work is covered
  • How your room will be protected
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

Aftercare tips

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Air the room after use
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Reseal when black spots won’t clean off

Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.

Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Where we work around Carloway

Carloway (Gaelic: Càrlabhagh) is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 87 places across Na h-Eileanan Siar.

Every address in HS2 is within our area. We also travel to Na Gearrannan (1 mile north-west), Shawbost (4 miles north-east), Breasclete (4 miles south), Bragar (6 miles north-east) and Barabhas (10 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.

Around Carloway

In Carloway, that means homes near Carloway Free Church and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Gearannon Blackhouse Village (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Carloway include Loch Langavat.

Map of Carloway © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairs by material

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.

Common questions in Carloway

How much does bath resealing cost in Carloway?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do you come to Carloway?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Carloway. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How long before I can shower?

You’ll get the curing time from us.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed price, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • Hidden water damage
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Hollow or loose tiles

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Carloway

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

Resealing in Carloway: why it matters

Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

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