Plymouth · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Ham, Plymouth
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Ham and across Plymouth. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Unsealed corners
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
How we handle bath resealing in Ham
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest, so the seal doesn’t tear when the bath is first used. We’re frequently asked to fix water getting behind the bath or tray and discoloured, yellow sealant, across kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and shower trays & enclosures.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Ham (PL2, PL5)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Ham
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Damp is the cause. Ventilation and drying keep it clean longer.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Ham?
Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
All the old sealant comes out. Fresh silicone does not stick to old.
Signs you need bath resealing in Ham
Sealant does not last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould loves, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp near the bath
- Gaps by the taps
- A messy previous reseal
- Black spots in the silicone
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Towns and villages near Ham
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Ham
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Ham and the surrounding area
Ham is about 2 miles west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Wherever you are in the PL2 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Ham is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth we cover.
Jobs in PL2 and PL5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Ham Lane, Scott Road and Lopes Road, and we cover them all. Ham is on the A3064, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Ham: North Prospect (1 mile south), Weston Mill (1 mile west), Pennycross (1 mile east), Milehouse (1 mile south-east) and Keyham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (6 miles east), Plymstock (4 miles south-east), Sherford (6 miles south-east), St Stephens (3 miles west) and Oreston (3 miles south-east). Ham is among the bigger towns we cover in Plymouth.
Landmarks near Ham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Lion & Column pub, Mayflower Academy and Marine Academy Detachment and the streets around them. Also close by are All Saints Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north-east), Central Park (0.9 miles south-east), St James the Less (under half a mile west) and North Prospect Library (less than half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Keyham station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Plymouth General Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Saltash Heritage (2.2 miles west).
Resealing in Ham: why it matters
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ham
- Same prices wherever you are
- A fixed quote before you book
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
Read our full price list.
How we price bath resealing
A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take around two hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Use the extractor fan
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
