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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Chambercombe, Devon

Fixed-price bath resealing in Chambercombe and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Sealant that is split or lifting
  • Stained silicone
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing for Chambercombe homes

Bath resealing at your home in Chambercombe

A good reseal is all about preparation: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Only then does the new sealant go on, in a neat, continuous bead. Common call-outs are for stained silicone and gaps by the taps, on kitchen worktops & sinks, basins & vanity units and wet rooms.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Chambercombe (EX34)
County
Devon
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Why it’s worth resealing in Chambercombe

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.

What you get with us

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Everything repaired in place
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our pricing.

The process

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for about two hours for a bath from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
  3. We ensure the joint is completely dry.
  4. We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Reseal when black spots will not clean off
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Dry the seal after bathing

Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Prices and what affects them

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material and finish
  • The size and number of damaged areas

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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any details about the material
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A picture taken from further back

Most customers in Chambercombe get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Chambercombe and the surrounding area

Chambercombe is about 9 miles north of Barnstaple, in Devon. Our technicians come to customers in Chambercombe and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Chambercombe is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.

Here we cover the EX34 postcode area. You will find streets such as Crofts Lea Park, New Barnstaple Road and Chambercombe Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Chambercombe: Hele (1 mile north-east), Ilfracombe (1 mile west), Berrynarbor (2 miles east), Trimstone (3 miles south-west) and West Down (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (9 miles south), Bideford (14 miles south), Braunton (7 miles south), Newport (10 miles south), Roundswell (10 miles south) and East-the-Water (14 miles south).

Around Chambercombe

We visit homes around Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School, Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James and The Ilfracombe Academy, among other places. A little further out are Watermouth Castle (1.3 miles north-east) and Combe Martin Museum (3 miles east). The countryside around Chambercombe includes Chapel wood.

Map of Chambercombe © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:

  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Very wide gaps that need a trim
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Chambercombe

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

FAQs for Chambercombe

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can new silicone go over old?

No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.

How much does bath resealing cost in Chambercombe?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Do you cover the whole of Devon?

Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.

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