Suffolk · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Low Common, Suffolk
Bath resealing for Low Common, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- An untidy old seal
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Black mould in the sealant
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
Bath resealing in Low Common without replacing anything
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. Our repair technicians work on basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks, and common reasons people contact us are sealant that’s split or lifting and an untidy old seal.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Low Common and across Suffolk.
- Location
- Low Common (IP22)
- County
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath resealing
We don’t charge extra for travel to Low Common. The price depends on:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Why reseal now?
A professional reseal costs little compared with water damage. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Low Common. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Low Common
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing.
Low Common and the surrounding area
Low Common is about 9 miles south of Attleborough, in Suffolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Low Common is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk where we work. We work right across the region, from Low Common to London (77 miles away).
Jobs in IP22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Low Common and Brick Kiln Lane. We also travel to Pooley Street (1 mile north-east), Fen Street (1 mile south), Wilney Green (1 mile north-east), Redgrave (2 miles south) and Magpie Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stowmarket (14 miles south), Diss (4 miles east), Chilton (13 miles south), Thurston (12 miles south-west), Elmswell (11 miles south) and Combs Ford (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Low Common
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Andrew and White Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Diss station, roughly 4.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Bressingham Steam and Gardens (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Redgrave and Lopham Fen.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a couple of hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
Low Common: your questions answered
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
How long will it take?
A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
How much does bath resealing cost in Low Common?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep the joints dry
- Open a window after bathing
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Ventilate the bathroom well
Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.
Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
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Can I fix it myself?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Common problems we fix in Low Common
A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: damp hangs around, and mould grows faster.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Stained silicone
- Damp near the bath
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Unsealed corners
Before you book anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
