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Bath Resealing in Drift

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

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

Book bath resealing in Drift

About our bath resealing in Drift

We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. Typical jobs include leaks at the edges and a messy previous reseal, in basins & vanity units, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures.

In a village like Drift, walls and floors in older homes are rarely perfectly straight, so a careful reseal matters even more.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Location
Drift (TR19)
County
Cornwall
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Fixed, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Honest limits

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:

  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

What we do, step by step

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for about two hours for a bath. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days. In a village or hamlet like Drift, access can be the only tricky part. Once we’re there, the bath resealing works exactly as anywhere else.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
  5. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

How to prepare

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

For a price in Drift, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

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What affects the price in Drift

You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How easy the damage is to reach

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Drift. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A photo taken from further back

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. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

DIY kit or professional repair?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Do you need bath resealing in Drift?

Joints split if the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed with the bath empty.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Mould you can’t clean out

We also work for schools, leisure centres and businesses, so if you look after a building such as Mounts Bay Academy, changing rooms and washrooms can be repaired in place too.

What your quote should include

  • How to care for the finish
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

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How to care for the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers

Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing.

If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.

Drift: what to know about resealing

If you let a flat or house near Penzance station (about 2.6 miles north-east), we repair baths and showers between tenancies so it’s ready to let again quickly.

Drift is about 2 miles south-west of Penzance, in Cornwall. We travel to homes and businesses in Drift and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Drift is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.

Visits for bath resealing in TR19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Drift Close and Avrack Close and the roads around them. If you are just outside Drift, we cover Buryas Bridge (1 mile north-east), Tredavoe (1 mile east), Tremethick Cross (1 mile north), Newlyn (1 mile east) and Wherrytown (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Camborne (15 miles north-east), Helston (14 miles east), Hayle (10 miles north-east), St Ives (9 miles north-east), Rosewarne (15 miles north-east) and Porthleven (12 miles east).

Near you in Drift

For rail, the closest station is Penzance station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include National Gypsy Museum (1 mile north-east) and Lescudjack Hill Fort (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Drift include Chapel Carn Brea and Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve.

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Why reseal now?

A professional reseal costs little compared with water damage. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. In an older home in a village like Drift, replacing a bath or shower can be harder than it sounds: original pieces may not match modern sizes, and access can be awkward. Repairing avoids those problems.

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why book with us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Everything repaired in place
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

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Different materials, different repairs

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

Common questions in Drift

Do you cover villages like Drift?

Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking when you book.

I let a flat near Penzance station. Can you help between tenants?

Of course: photos and an address are all we need for a price, and we can arrange access with the tenant if that helps.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Do you come to Drift?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Drift for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

How long does a reseal take?

Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.

Are there extra charges for Drift?

We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

What do you need from me?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

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