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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Donnington, West Sussex

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone at your home in Donnington, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Donnington

How we handle bath resealing in Donnington

We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops using mould-resistant silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours, then it needs to cure. Typical jobs include damp near the bath and stained silicone, in kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and shower trays & enclosures.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Location
Donnington (PO20)
Region
West Sussex
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

What affects the price in Donnington

Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • How many areas need work
  • What the surface is made of
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your pictures

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Donnington and nearby

Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Donnington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Donnington to London (56 miles away).

Our visits in PO20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Being close to the B2201, Donnington is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Other places close to Donnington include Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).

What’s near Donnington

In Donnington, that means homes near Chichester High School For Girls, The Parish Church of St George and The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. The closest station to Donnington is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Donnington include Nutborne Marshes.

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FAQs for Donnington

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

How long before I can shower?

You will get the curing time from us.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.

When a repair is not the answer

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Keeping it looking good

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

  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Wipe the joints dry after use

Run the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

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

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes about two hours for a bath. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
  2. Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
  3. The joint is dried thoroughly.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

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Advice

What we’re called out for in Donnington

In time, even good sealant discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.

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

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Gaps in the seal
  • Silicone smeared on tiles

Before booking anyone

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before you book

Landlord and trade work in Donnington

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Resealing in Donnington: why it matters

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Donnington. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why Donnington clients choose us

  • No need to remove anything
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Read our full price list.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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, and the work is guaranteed.

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

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