Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Resealing for Dounby homes
Local bath resealing for Dounby: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- An untidy old seal
- Damp near the bath
The process
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a couple of hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We ensure the joint is completely dry.
- For a bath, we fill it 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Bath resealing in Dounby, done in place
All of the old sealant is cut out, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. We’re frequently asked to fix unsealed corners and mould you can’t clean out, in basins & vanity units, kitchen worktops & sinks and wet rooms.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Dounby (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath resealing in Dounby
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
You will get the curing time from us, usually around a day.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
How do I stop mould in sealant?
Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
How long does a reseal take?
A bath or shower usually takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What else we do in Dounby
How we price bath resealing
You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Open a window after bathing
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally around 24 hours.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. There may be more going on, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.
Common problems we fix in Dounby
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning only removes the surface.
Clients typically contact us about:
- A messy previous reseal
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
Is resealing worth it?
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. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Dounby. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Dounby clients choose us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before booking
- One visit for most repairs
See our full price list.
Dounby and nearby
Dounby is about 12 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Dounby to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Flett's Park, Back Road and Hillside Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Hourston (1 mile south), Skeabrae (1 mile west), Russland (2 miles south), Harray (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south-west). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Dounby sees plenty of our work. For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Landmarks near Dounby
A little further out are Corrigall Farm Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Greeny Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repairs by material
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
