Devon · England
Bath Resealing in Ipplepen
We travel to Ipplepen for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Stained silicone
- Leaks at the edges
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Air the room after use
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
- Keep the joints dry
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally around 24 hours.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
About our bath resealing in Ipplepen
Resealing is quick, but it transforms the look. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they protect the walls and floor. If you are dealing with discoloured, yellow sealant and leaks at the edges, we can typically put it right, on kitchen worktops & sinks, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units alike.
For a place like Ipplepen, resealing is usually a couple of hours, plus curing time.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon.
- Location
- Ipplepen (TQ12)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Bath resealing around Ipplepen
If you manage a building such as Ipplepen Primary School, we repair changing rooms and washrooms as well as work in homes.
Ipplepen is about 3 miles south-west of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of TQ12 for bath resealing. You will find streets such as Osborn Close, Mayfair Road and Croft Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Ipplepen include Torbryan (1 mile west), Combe Fishacre (1 mile south), Broadhempston (2 miles west), Littlehempston (3 miles south-west) and Lower Blagdon (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Exmouth (14 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (3 miles north-east), Teignmouth (8 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (5 miles north-east), Ivybridge (14 miles south-west) and Dawlish (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ipplepen
Around Ipplepen, we work in homes near The Plough Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newton Abbot station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Newton Abbot Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Newton Abbot Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orley Common.
What we’re called out for in Ipplepen
No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An untidy old seal
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps by the taps
- Leaks at the edges
If you let a flat or house near Newton Abbot station (about 3.4 miles north-east), we repair baths and showers between tenancies so it’s ready to let again quickly.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ipplepen
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Ipplepen: your questions answered
Do you take on commercial work in Ipplepen?
Yes, commercial work is part of what we do. Photos and a few details are enough for a quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Newton Abbot station?
Yes. We redo the sealant around baths and showers between tenancies for landlords and letting agents, and we can quote for several properties together.
Can new silicone go over old?
No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How much does bath resealing cost in Ipplepen?
We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Why reseal now?
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. Around Ipplepen, arranging several trades for a replacement can take a while. A repair needs just one visit.
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ipplepen
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
See our Full price list.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Ipplepen
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for about two hours for a bath from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it. Around Ipplepen, access and parking are normally easy. If you are down a lane or a long drive, tell us when you book and we will plan for it.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
Most clients in Ipplepen 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.
Advice
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Also in Ipplepen
Different materials, different repairs
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
