Portsmouth · England
Bath Resealing in Copnor
Bath resealing in Copnor without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Black mould in the sealant
- Stained silicone
- Gaps by the taps
Copnor questions
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. Persistent splitting can mean the support needs attention.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Copnor is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
How we handle bath resealing in Copnor
A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and a new seal stops it. Typical jobs include gaps by the taps and stained silicone, on baths, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Copnor (PO3, PO2, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a couple of hours. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- The joint is dried 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, including around the taps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Most customers in Copnor get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
What affects the price in Copnor
Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Keep the joints dry
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.
Common problems we fix in Copnor
Sealant doesn’t last forever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould loves, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An untidy old seal
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps in the seal
- Leaks at the edges
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to care for the finish
When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- A flexing bath
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Copnor
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Copnor use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Why reseal now?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Copnor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list.
Covering Copnor
Copnor is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Copnor is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 63 miles away.
We work across PO3, PO2 and PO1 and the streets around it. Local streets include New Road, Lynn Road and Byron Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Copnor include the A288, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Copnor include Baffins (1 mile south-east), Kingston (1 mile south), Portsmouth (1 mile west), Fratton (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile north-west).
Around Copnor
We visit homes around St Edmund's Catholic School, Church of St Alban and Admiral Lord Nelson School, among other places. Nearby too are Westover Primary School (within half a mile east), The Jolly Taxpayer pub (less than half a mile north-east) and Alexandra Park (1.3 miles north-west). Copnor’s nearest station is Fratton station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Southsea (2.3 miles south-west) and Southsea Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Copnor includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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