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Bath Resealing in Coffinswell

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Coffinswell, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Damp near the bath
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Coffinswell

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for around two hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TQ12 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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About our bath resealing in Coffinswell

Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. We work on shower trays & enclosures, wet rooms and basins & vanity units, and people most frequently call us about unsealed corners and a messy previous reseal.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Coffinswell (TQ12)
County
Devon
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What a repair cannot fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Movement in the bath or tray

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Prices and what affects them

There’s no area surcharge for Coffinswell. What changes the price is:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What kind of damage it is

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Quotes from your pictures

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

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

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Why it’s worth resealing in Coffinswell

Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Read our pricing.

FAQs for Coffinswell

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Coffinswell?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do you seal over the old sealant?

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

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

My seal keeps tearing. Why?

Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.

How long does a reseal take?

Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.

How long does silicone take to cure?

We’ll give you the curing time, normally around a day.

How do I stop mould in sealant?

Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.

Our work in Coffinswell

Coffinswell is about 2 miles south-east of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our repair technicians cover all of the TQ12 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Connybear Lane and Willowpark Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Coffinswell: Haccombe (1 mile north-east), Netherton (1 mile north), Milber (1 mile north-west), Stokeinteignhead (2 miles north-east) and Maidencombe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (15 miles north), Exmouth (11 miles north-east), Teignmouth (4 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (3 miles north-west), Dawlish (7 miles north-east) and St Thomas (14 miles north).

Landmarks near Coffinswell

Around Coffinswell, we work in homes near Church of St Bartholomew, Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School and St Cuthbert Mayne School and the streets around them. Coffinswell’s nearest station is Newton Abbot station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Newton Abbot Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Victorian Shopping Arcade (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Coffinswell includes Labrador Bay RSPB Reserve.

Map of Coffinswell © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Coffinswell

Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning can’t get it all out.

People normally call us when they notice something like this:

  • Stained silicone
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Mould you can’t clean out
  • Gaps in the seal

Questions to ask before booking

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How to look after the finish
  • How your room will be protected

Choosing a repair company

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Looking after it afterwards

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Open a window after bathing
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
  • Reseal when black spots will not clean off

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.

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