Plymouth · England
Bath Resealing for Efford homes
Bath resealing across Efford and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Unsealed corners
- An untidy old seal
- Damp near the bath
How we handle bath resealing in Efford
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. Typical jobs include black mould in the sealant and gaps by the taps, on baths, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Efford (PL3, PL6, PL4)
- County
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Efford
Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
What else we do in Efford
Common problems we fix in Efford
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- An untidy old seal
- Gaps by the taps
- Damp near the bath
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
Covering Efford
Efford is about 1 mile east of Plymouth, in Plymouth. We travel to customers in Efford and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Efford is one of 59 places in Plymouth where we work.
All of PL3, PL6 and PL4 is covered. You will find streets such as Pike Road, Revel Road and Teign Road, all of which we cover. We also travel to Compton (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile west), Laira (1 mile south-east), Plymouth (1 mile west) and Mannamead (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Keyham (3 miles west), Burraton (6 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (3 miles east), Morice Town (3 miles west) and Sherford (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Efford
Our customers here include homes close to Lipson Co-operative Academy, Lifeboat Inn and St Paul's Church, among other places. Also close by are High View School (within half a mile south), Central Park (1.8 miles west) and Efford Library (less than half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Plymouth station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Drake Circus Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-west) and Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (0.7 miles south).
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Efford
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Ventilate the bathroom well
- Air the room after use
- Keep the joints dry
Run the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
Questions from Efford
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you work in Efford?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Efford from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes about two hours for a bath. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- 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, taps included.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Efford as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
