Devon · England
Bath Resealing in Instow
We travel to Instow for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- An untidy old seal
- Stained silicone
- Damp near the bath
Where we work around Instow
Instow is about 3 miles north-east of Bideford, in Devon. We visit homes and businesses in Instow and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover 586 places across Devon.
Our technicians cover all of EX39 and EX31. Jobs here include addresses on Downs Road, Anstey Way and Quay Lane. Main roads around Instow include the B3233, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also work in Worlington (1 mile east), Appledore (1 mile west), Yelland (1 mile north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Muddlebridge (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (5 miles east), Bideford (3 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (6 miles east) and South Molton (15 miles east).
Near you in Instow
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Instow Community Primary School, St Mary's Church and Commodore Hotel, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of British Surfing (3.9 miles north) and Tapeley Park (0.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Staddon Hill and Horsey Island.
About our bath resealing in Instow
We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours, plus curing time. Typical jobs include silicone coming away from the tiles and gaps by the taps, on baths, basins & vanity units and shower trays & enclosures.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Instow (EX39, EX31)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath resealing costs
You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Instow. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- Natural light rather than flash
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Instow as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
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. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Instow
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep the joints dry
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Give the seal a regular clean
Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes about two hours for a bath, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, taps included.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
FAQs for Instow
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Devon. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.
How long before I can shower?
Normally about a day later. We will tell you the exact time.
What does bath resealing cost?
We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your EX39 postcode.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Towns and villages near Instow
Also in Instow
Common problems we fix in Instow
Sealant does not last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Gaps in the seal
- Black spots in the silicone
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
