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Bath Resealing in Longdowns

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Longdowns and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • An untidy old seal
  • Unsealed corners
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Longdowns

Bath resealing in Longdowns, done in place

We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops. Most jobs take a couple of hours. Our technicians work on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures, and common reasons people get in touch are stained silicone and an untidy old seal.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Area
Longdowns (TR10)
Area hub
Cornwall
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

When a repair is not the answer

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • Movement in the bath or tray
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

Is resealing worth it?

Putting new silicone over old does not last. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. A proper reseal removes the old first. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Read our full price list.

Where we work around Longdowns

Longdowns is about 4 miles west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. From the centre of Longdowns to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 644 places across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of TR10 is within our area. We also cover the places around Longdowns: Rame Cross (1 mile west), Trenoweth (1 mile south-east), Antron (1 mile east), Mabe Burnthouse (1 mile east) and Stithians (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (8 miles north-east), Falmouth (4 miles east), Camborne (7 miles north-west), Redruth (6 miles north-west), Helston (6 miles south-west) and Hayle (11 miles west).

What’s near Longdowns

Our customers here include homes close to Penryn College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Penryn station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Penryn Museum (2.6 miles east) and Falmouth Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Carnmenellis.

Map of Longdowns © OpenStreetMap contributors

What bath resealing costs

We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The material

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed price

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A photo taken from further back

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Longdowns

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

Different materials, different repairs

Shower trays

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

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.

FAQs for Longdowns

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

My seal keeps tearing. Why?

Usually because the bath or tray moves, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We seal baths full of water.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Longdowns?

Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

When can I use the bath after resealing?

Normally about a day later. We will tell you the exact time.

Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?

Everywhere in the UK, Longdowns included. Travel is included in the price.

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers
  • Open a window after bathing

Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

The process

On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to around two hours, tidy-up included.

  1. First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
  2. We clean the joint and treat any mould.
  3. We dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, including around the taps.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

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