Torbay · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Hillhead, Torbay
Local bath resealing for Hillhead: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Damp near the bath
- Stained silicone
- Black spots in the silicone
About our bath resealing in Hillhead
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. We’re often asked to fix discoloured, yellow sealant and leaks at the edges, on kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and basins & vanity units.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Hillhead (TQ5)
- County
- Torbay
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Signs you need bath resealing in Hillhead
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.
People typically call us after spotting something like this:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Black mould in the sealant
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Damp near the bath
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Open a window after bathing
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, generally around 24 hours.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.
Covering Hillhead
Hillhead is about 2 miles south-west of Brixham, in Torbay. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 23 towns and villages across Torbay.
Our technicians cover all of TQ5 and the streets around it. Local streets include Raddicombe Drive, Hillhead Park and Kingswear Road. If you’re just outside Hillhead, we cover Brixham (2 miles north-east), Galmpton (2 miles north-west), Kingswear (2 miles south-west), Dartmouth (3 miles south-west) and Warfleet (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Paignton (5 miles north), Torquay (7 miles north), Ellacombe (7 miles north), Babbacombe (7 miles north), Torre (7 miles north) and St Marychurch (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Hillhead
We visit homes around Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Paignton station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Kingswear Castle (2.4 miles south) and Brixham Battery Museum (2 miles north-east).
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow around two hours.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
What else we do in Hillhead
Common questions in Hillhead
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Are there extra charges for Hillhead?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
How long does a reseal take?
A bath or shower usually takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hillhead
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hillhead use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- A flexing bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Read our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
