Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Clestrain, Orkney Islands
We travel to Clestrain for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Unsealed corners
- Black spots in the silicone
- Leaks at the edges
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Use the extractor fan
- Open a window after bathing
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
Avoid scraping the joints, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
Bath resealing in Clestrain, done in place
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. New silicone won’t bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Our repair technicians work on wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks, and the jobs we see most are leaks at the edges and a messy previous reseal.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Clestrain and across the Orkney Islands.
- Location
- Clestrain (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a couple of hours.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Other services in Clestrain
Our work in Clestrain
Clestrain is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of KW17 is covered. We also cover the places around Clestrain: Midland (2 miles south-east), Orphir (2 miles east), Clouston (3 miles north), Kirbister (3 miles east) and Stenness (3 miles north). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Clestrain
For a walk, there’s Loch of Kirbister and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
Prices and what affects them
A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repairs by material
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
Your questions about bath resealing in Clestrain
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of the Orkney Islands. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
How much does bath resealing cost in Clestrain?
Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
What we’re called out for in Clestrain
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Gaps by the taps
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Hollow or loose tiles
- A flexing bath
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Clestrain
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
Resealing in Clestrain: why it matters
Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Clestrain
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
