Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Crosbost, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Bath resealing for Crosbost, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Stained silicone
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Mould you can’t clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in Crosbost?

What we do, step by step

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes around two hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.

How to prepare

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Ask for a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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How we handle bath resealing in Crosbost

Resealing is quick, but it transforms the look. Fresh joints make the whole room look cleaner, and they protect the walls and floor. We’re often asked to fix leaks at the edges and old sealant that looks dirty, on wet rooms, basins & vanity units and kitchen worktops & sinks.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.

Where
Crosbost (HS2)
Area hub
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Use the extractor fan

Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.

Reseal before water gets in. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

About Crosbost

Crosbost is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. We visit homes and businesses in Crosbost and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 87 places in Na h-Eileanan Siar.

We cover every part of HS2 and the streets around it. We also travel to North Lochs (1 mile west), Liurbost (1 mile west), Lacasaidh (4 miles south-west), Sandwick (5 miles north-east) and Stornoway (5 miles north). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.

Landmarks near Crosbost

We visit homes around Free Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Western Isles Hospital (5.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Loch na Craoibhe and Nisreaval.

Map of Crosbost © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Crosbost

Sealant doesn’t last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould loves, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Sealant that is split or lifting
  • Damp near the bath

What your quote should include

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

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

FAQs for Crosbost

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

How long does silicone take to cure?

You’ll get the curing time from us, typically around a day.

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Are there extra charges for Crosbost?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can new silicone go over old?

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

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

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.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Landlord and trade work in Crosbost

For anyone letting property in or around Crosbost, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

What affects the price in Crosbost

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area
  • Doing more than one item at once

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Crosbost. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

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