Greater Manchester · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Chinatown, Greater Manchester
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Chinatown and across Greater Manchester. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- A messy previous reseal
Bath resealing in Chinatown 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. Our technicians work on baths, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks, and people most often call us about water getting behind the bath or tray and gaps in the seal.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Chinatown (M1, M3, M2)
- Area hub
- Greater Manchester
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A flexing bath
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
When to call us in Chinatown
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A messy previous reseal
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- Black mould in the sealant
- Missing sealant behind the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Aftercare advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Why reseal now?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chinatown
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our pricing.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Chinatown and nearby
Chinatown is about 1 mile west of Manchester, in Greater Manchester. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Chinatown is one of 72 towns and villages in Greater Manchester where we work.
All of M1, M3 and M2 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Bow Lane, Tib Lane and New Market and the roads around them. Chinatown is on the A56 and A6042, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Chinatown: Northern Quarter (1 mile north-east), Little Ireland (1 mile south), Ancoats (1 mile north-east), All Saints (1 mile south) and Castlefield (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wythenshawe (6 miles south), Openshaw (3 miles east), Butler Green (5 miles north-east), Heaton Norris (5 miles south-east), Heaton Chapel (5 miles south-east) and Old Moat (3 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Greater Manchester, Chinatown sees plenty of our work.
Around Chinatown
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Cross Street Chapel, Abbey College Manchester and City College Manchester. You will also find New Islington Free School (0.7 miles north-east), Circus Tavern (within half a mile south), Piccadilly Gardens (less than half a mile north-east) and Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre (within half a mile west). There is a railway station in Chinatown itself: Manchester Oxford Road station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cube Gallery (within half a mile south) and Royal Exchange (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Chinatown includes Boating lake and Unicorn Grocery.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include All Saints' (0.7 miles south)
How we price bath resealing
There’s no charge for travel to Chinatown. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
For a price in Chinatown, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Towns and villages near Chinatown
Also in Chinatown
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Chinatown questions
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Chinatown is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you cover Chinatown?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Chinatown and the rest of Greater Manchester. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes around two hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your M1 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
