Devon · England
Bath Resealing in Ermington
Bath resealing for Ermington, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Missing sealant behind the taps
Bath resealing in Ermington without replacing anything
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint opens fully, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. We regularly repair kitchen worktops & sinks, basins & vanity units and shower trays & enclosures, and people most frequently call us about discoloured, yellow sealant and unsealed corners.
For a rural address like Ermington, tell us about access and parking, and we’ll organise the visit.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Ermington (PL21)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a couple of hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on. In a village or hamlet like Ermington, access can be the only tricky part. Once on site, the job is the same as anywhere.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
Also in Ermington
What we’re called out for in Ermington
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Stained silicone
- An untidy old seal
Landlords with property near Ivybridge station (about 2.2 miles north) use us between tenancies, so baths and showers are repaired rather than replaced.
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use the extractor fan
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Keep the joints dry
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
Why reseal now?
Putting new silicone over old does not last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. Older homes around Ermington may have sizes and fittings that new pieces do not match. Repairing avoids those problems.
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ermington
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our Pricing.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- A flexing bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Ermington
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Resealing in Ermington: local notes
Facilities teams at buildings such as Ermington Primary School can book us for changing rooms and washrooms too.
Ermington is about 9 miles east of Plymouth, in Devon. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Ermington and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Ermington is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Visits for bath resealing in PL21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We cover homes on Church Road, School Road and Chapel Street and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Ivybridge (2 miles north), Holbeton (2 miles south-west), Lee Mill (3 miles north-west), Yealmbridge (3 miles west) and Kingston (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Totnes (11 miles north-east), Dartmouth (15 miles east), Kingsbridge (8 miles south-east), Bridgetown (12 miles north-east), Salcombe (11 miles south-east) and Ashburton (13 miles north-east).
Around Ermington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ivybridge Community College and Crooked Spire Inn. The nearest railway station is Ivybridge station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorhaven Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Ermington includes Andrew's Wood and Butterdon Hill.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
What affects the price in Ermington
Every quote is fixed, with no obligation. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
FAQs for Ermington
Do you come out to small places like Ermington?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Ivybridge station?
Yes. We reseal baths and showers between tenancies for landlords and letting agents, and several addresses can be quoted together.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you cover Ermington?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Ermington for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Typically poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
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