County Durham · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Elvet, County Durham
Bath resealing in and around Elvet: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Unsealed corners
- Black spots in the silicone
About our bath resealing in Elvet
Preparation is everything in a reseal: every bit of old silicone out, mould treated, the joint clean and dry. Only then does the new sealant go on, as one neat, continuous bead. We work on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and baths, and people most often call us about stained silicone and silicone coming away from the tiles.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Elvet (DH1, DH99)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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 are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Use the extractor fan
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing to keep mould away.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a couple of hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DH1 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
FAQs for Elvet
Which areas do you work in?
All of County Durham, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How long does silicone take to cure?
Normally after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
How long does resealing take?
Generally a couple of hours, plus curing time.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What does bath resealing cost?
We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
When to call us in Elvet
No sealant lasts for ever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- An untidy old seal
- Gaps in the seal
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
Resealing in Elvet: why it matters
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Elvet customers choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list.
Where we work around Elvet
Elvet is about 1 mile south of Durham, in County Durham. From the centre of Elvet to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Elvet is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the DH1 and DH99 postcode area. That includes homes on Grape Lane, Court Lane and Leazes Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Elvet: Crossgate (1 mile west), Durham (1 mile north), Neville's Cross (1 mile west), Gilesgate (1 mile north-east) and Old Durham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (5 miles north).
Around Elvet
Around Elvet, we work in homes near St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, St Nicholas' Church and Durham Sixth Form Centre. You’ll also find The Shakespeare pub (less than half a mile west), Chorister School (less than half a mile south-west), Old Durham Gardens (0.8 miles east) and Durham University Library and Collections (0.5 miles south). Elvet has its own railway station: Durham station. A little further out are Durham (0.6 miles north-west) and The Gates Shopping Centre (less than half a mile west).
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Hidden water damage
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Movement in the bath or tray
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Elvet
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
What affects the price in Elvet
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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