Devon · England
Bath Resealing for Chardstock homes
Bath resealing across Chardstock and nearby, normally in one visit.
- A messy previous reseal
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Bath resealing in Chardstock, done in place
We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops. Most jobs take a couple of hours. Our technicians work on basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and baths, and the jobs we see most are an untidy old seal and sealant that’s split or lifting.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Chardstock (EX13)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Chardstock
Chardstock is about 3 miles south of Chard, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Chardstock or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon.
Every address in EX13 is within our area. That includes homes on Woodcock Way, Henley Close and Green Lane. If you’re just outside Chardstock, we cover Tytherleigh (1 mile south-east), Tatworth (1 mile north-east), All Saints (2 miles south), Smallridge (2 miles south) and Forton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sidmouth (15 miles south-west), Honiton (10 miles west), Seaton (10 miles south-west), Axminster (4 miles south), Ottery St Mary (14 miles south-west) and Colyton (8 miles south-west).
Around Chardstock
Around Chardstock, we work in homes near Tytherleigh Arms, St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy and Church of St Andrew, among other places. The nearest railway station is Axminster station, roughly 4.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Chard Plumbing Museum (2.6 miles north) and Chard Community Hospital (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Payne's Down.
Why it’s worth resealing in Chardstock
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is, and it protects everything around the bath. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. 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 you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chardstock
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our pricing.
Landlord and trade work in Chardstock
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Also near Chardstock
Also in Chardstock
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Air the room after use
- Keep the joints dry
Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally around 24 hours.
Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
- A flexing bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
How we price bath resealing
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- The material
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes about two hours for a bath in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Chardstock, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Chardstock questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
No, we never seal over old silicone. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
