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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Inner Hope, Devon

We travel to Inner Hope for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Stained silicone
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Gaps in the seal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing for Inner Hope homes

What bath resealing costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How much damage there is

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Quotes from your pictures

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A photo taken from further back

If you are in Inner Hope and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Bath resealing at your home in Inner Hope

All of the old sealant is cut out, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. We work on basins & vanity units, baths and wet rooms, and people most frequently call us about discoloured, yellow sealant and silicone coming away from the tiles.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Inner Hope as everywhere else we work.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Inner Hope (TQ7)
County
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

The process

Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for around two hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Getting a price

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TQ7 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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Is resealing worth it?

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is, and it protects everything around the bath. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

What you get with us

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • A fixed quote before booking

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For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Your questions about bath resealing in Inner Hope

How long does resealing take?

Around two hours for a bath, plus curing time.

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

Typically because the bath or tray moves. We fill the bath before sealing it.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Do you charge for travel?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Which areas do you work in?

The whole UK, including all of Devon. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Do you cover Inner Hope?

We do. We send a technician to Inner Hope for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Do you need bath resealing in Inner Hope?

Even good sealant eventually discolours. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.

People normally call us when they notice something like this:

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Stained silicone
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Damp near the bath

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What prep work is covered
  • When it can be used again
  • How the colour is matched

10 questions to ask before you book

Inner Hope and nearby

Inner Hope is about 16 miles south-east of Plymouth, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.

Jobs in TQ7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Inner Hope: Outer Hope (1 mile north), Galmpton (1 mile north-east), Malborough (2 miles east), Thurlestone (2 miles north) and South Milton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ivybridge (10 miles north), Totnes (15 miles north-east), Dartmouth (14 miles north-east), Kingsbridge (5 miles north-east), Bridgetown (15 miles north-east) and Salcombe (4 miles east).

Near you in Inner Hope

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Clement and Hope Cove House, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Salcombe Castle (3.7 miles east) and South Hams Hospital (4.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s South Efford Marsh.

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Repairs by material

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Shower trays

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

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
  • Hidden water damage
  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Inner Hope

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

Can I fix it myself?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

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