Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Houbie, Shetland Islands
Bath resealing in Houbie without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- An untidy old seal
- Black spots in the silicone
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Store bottles on a shelf
Good ventilation is the best protection, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. There may be more going on, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
About our bath resealing in Houbie
We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours. Whether it’s discoloured, yellow sealant and leaks at the edges, we can generally put it right.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Houbie (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Houbie
Houbie is in the Shetland Islands. We travel to clients in Houbie, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the ZE2 postcode area and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Houbie, we cover Clivocast (6 miles north), Aywick (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles west), Camb (7 miles west) and Burravoe (9 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Houbie
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fetlar Primary School and Fetlar Church, among other places. A little further out are Fetlar Interpretive Centre (within half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vord Hill and Skutes Water.
Other services in Houbie
What affects the price in Houbie
There’s no charge for travel to Houbie. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
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.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- One picture of the whole bath or shower
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most customers in Houbie get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Hidden water damage
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Common questions in Houbie
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
You will get the curing time from us, typically around a day.
How long will it take?
A bath or shower typically takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
Never over old. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Why reseal now?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Houbie
- One price list for the entire UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list.
Landlord and trade work in Houbie
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How the visit works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a couple of hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We make sure the joint is completely dry.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, including around the taps.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
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