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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Hendrabridge, Cornwall

Bath resealing in and around Hendrabridge: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Gaps by the taps
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Hendrabridge

What we can’t put right

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Hidden water damage
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Kitchen worktops & sinks
  • Baths
  • Basins & vanity units
  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Wet rooms

How we handle bath resealing in Hendrabridge

The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. Our repair technicians work on shower trays & enclosures, basins & vanity units and baths, and common reasons people contact us are missing sealant behind the taps and an untidy old seal.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Area
Hendrabridge (PL14)
Region
Cornwall
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Should I try a DIY kit first?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

How it works

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for around two hours. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

How to get a price

Most customers in Hendrabridge get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Resealing in Hendrabridge: why it matters

Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Hendrabridge

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

See our pricing.

Landlord and trade work in Hendrabridge

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Common questions in Hendrabridge

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?

Mould needs moisture. Ventilation and drying keep it clean longer.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote.

My seal keeps tearing. Why?

The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.

What does bath resealing cost?

We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PL14 postcode.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Common problems we fix in Hendrabridge

Even good sealant eventually discolours particularly in a well-used bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Unsealed corners
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Mould you cannot clean out
  • An untidy old seal

Comparing quotes

  • What preparation is included
  • How soon you can use it again
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Choosing a repair company

Hendrabridge and the surrounding area

Hendrabridge is about 1 mile north-east of Addington, in Cornwall. Anywhere in PL14, a technician comes to you. Hendrabridge is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.

Here we cover the PL14 postcode area. From Dorado Lane, Carina Close and Gemini Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Trembraze (1 mile west), Addington (1 mile south-west), Liskeard (1 mile south-west), Merrymeet (1 mile north-east) and Tremar (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Stonehouse (14 miles south-east), Bodmin (12 miles west), Saltash (10 miles east), Launceston (12 miles north), Looe (7 miles south) and Torpoint (12 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Hendrabridge

Our clients here include homes close to St Martin's CofE Primary School, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Liskeard School and Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Hendrabridge is Liskeard station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Liskeard and District Museum (1 mile south-west) and Caradon (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Caradon Hill.

Map of Hendrabridge © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price bath resealing

There’s no charge for travel to Hendrabridge. The price comes down to:

  • What the surface is made of
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Access to the area
  • How hard the colour is to match

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed price

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

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