County Durham · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Houghall, County Durham
Local bath resealing for Houghall: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Mould you cannot clean out
Bath resealing at your home in Houghall
We cut out all of the old sealant, treat any mould, and reseal with new mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. Whether it’s unsealed corners and black mould in the sealant, we can help, on shower trays & enclosures, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Houghall (DH1)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Air the room after use
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Keep bottles off the joints
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take about two hours for a bath. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
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When to call us in Houghall
Even good sealant eventually discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An untidy old seal
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Gaps in the seal
- Black spots in the silicone
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- If travel is included in the price
- Who turns up on the day
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
What bath resealing costs
We do not charge extra for travel to Houghall. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole bath or shower
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most customers in Houghall get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Houghall: your questions answered
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Do you cover Houghall?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Houghall from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are there extra charges for Houghall?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
How long will it take?
Typically a couple of hours, plus curing time.
Houghall and the surrounding area
Houghall is about 2 miles south of Durham, in County Durham. We travel to homes and businesses in Houghall and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover 329 places in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Houghall to Newcastle upon Tyne (16 miles away).
We work across the DH1 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Houghall: Shincliffe (1 mile north-east), Lowes Barn (1 mile north-west), High Shincliffe (1 mile east), Old Durham (1 mile north-east) and Elvet (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (9 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (4 miles south), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north).
Around Houghall
We visit homes around Old Durham Gardens, Church of St Mary and Chorister School, among other places. You’ll also find Durham University Library and Collections (0.8 miles north), Whitechurch Durham pub (0.9 miles north), Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.6 miles north) and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.1 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Durham station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Durham Castle (1.3 miles north) and Durham (1.9 miles north).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
