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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Gulval, Cornwall
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Gulval, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Gaps by the taps
How we handle bath resealing in Gulval
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint opens fully, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. Typical jobs include missing sealant behind the taps and discoloured, yellow sealant, in basins & vanity units, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Gulval and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Gulval (TR18, TR20)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Questions from Gulval
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How long does silicone take to cure?
Normally about a day later. We’ll tell you the exact time.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
We cover the entire UK, including Gulval and the rest of Cornwall. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Gulval and the surrounding area
Gulval is about 1 mile north-east of Penzance, in Cornwall. Anywhere in TR18, we come to you. Gulval is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
All of TR18 and TR20 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as School Lane, Pendrea Road and Branwell Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Trevarrack (1 mile south-west), Chyandour (1 mile south-west), Longrock (1 mile east), Penzance (1 mile south-west) and Heamoor (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Camborne (12 miles north-east), Redruth (15 miles north-east), Helston (11 miles east), Hayle (6 miles north-east), St Ives (6 miles north) and Rosewarne (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Gulval
In Gulval, that means homes near Humphry Davy School, Princess May Recreation Ground and Church of St Gulval, among other places. Nearby too are Gulval School (under half a mile west) and The Coldstreamer Inn (under half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Penzance station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Cornwall Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and Lescudjack Hill Fort (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Castle an Dinas and Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve.
- Other local spots include Penwith (1.9 miles north)
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes about two hours for a bath, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
There is no area surcharge for Gulval. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole bath or shower
- Any details about the material
For a price in Gulval, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Landlord and trade work in Gulval
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Signs you need bath resealing in Gulval
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning can’t get it all out.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Leaks at the edges
- Gaps in the seal
- Black spots in the silicone
- Missing sealant behind the taps
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- Who turns up on the day
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether they match the colour on site
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Hollow or loose tiles
- Hidden water damage
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Gulval
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
Why reseal now?
Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
Read our prices page.
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