Brighton and Hove · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Fixed-price bath resealing in Kemptown and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Damp near the bath
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- An untidy old seal
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Bath resealing at your home in Kemptown
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed. Most jobs take a couple of hours. Whether it’s silicone smeared on tiles and unsealed corners, we can help.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Kemptown (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes about two hours for a bath. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Covering Kemptown
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Kemptown to London (about 47 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the BN2 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Local landmarks in Kemptown
Around Kemptown, we work in homes near Queen's Park, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and St George's Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Saint George's Inn (under half a mile north-west), Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west) and St Mary's Hall (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Brighton Motor Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kemptown
Hospitality businesses 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.
Common questions in Kemptown
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
We always remove the old sealant completely. New silicone will not bond to old.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
Movement is the usual cause. We seal baths full of water.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Usually poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Towns and villages near Kemptown
What else we do in Kemptown
Repairs by material
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Keep the joints dry
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Let steam out after showers
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.
Signs you need bath resealing in Kemptown
A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: damp hangs around, and mould grows faster.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Stained silicone
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price covers travel
Prices and what affects them
You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing costs very little. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Kemptown. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kemptown
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing.
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