Lancashire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Cottam, Lancashire
Local bath resealing for Cottam: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- An untidy old seal
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Mould you cannot clean out
About our bath resealing in Cottam
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint opens fully, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. Whether it’s sealant that’s split or lifting and missing sealant behind the taps, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Cottam (PR4, PR2)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath resealing
Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Cottam: your questions answered
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are there extra charges for Cottam?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Lancashire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
We always remove the old sealant completely. New silicone won’t bond to old.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take around two hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Cottam
In time, even good sealant discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Damp near the bath
- Gaps by the taps
- Mould you can’t clean out
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to care for the finish
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
Towns and villages near Cottam
What else we do in Cottam
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Use the extractor fan
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
Different materials, different repairs
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Why reseal now?
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is, and it protects everything around the bath. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cottam
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our full price list.
Cottam and the surrounding area
Cottam is about 2 miles west of Fulwood, in Lancashire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 482 places across Lancashire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Cottam to Liverpool (27 miles away).
Jobs in PR4 and PR2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Wiltshire Mews, The Chase and Latchford Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Cottam include the B5468, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Cottam include Ingol (1 mile east), Higher Bartle (1 mile north-east), Lower Bartle (1 mile north-west), Lea (1 mile south-west) and Larches (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Preston (3 miles south-east), Chorley (11 miles south-east), Lytham St Anne's (10 miles west), Bamber Bridge (6 miles south-east), Leyland (7 miles south-east) and Fleetwood (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Cottam
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Margaret's, The Saddle pub and Cottam Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Haslam Park (1.3 miles south-east) and Ashton Community Science College (1.1 miles south-east). Cottam’s nearest station is Salwick station, roughly 2.3 miles west. A little further out are Royal Preston Hospital (2.2 miles east) and Church Cottage (2.3 miles north-east).
- Local facilities include Tulketh (2.5 miles south-east)
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
For landlords and businesses
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.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
