County Durham · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Lowes Barn, County Durham
Bath resealing in and around Lowes Barn: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps in the seal
- Damp near the bath
- Unsealed corners
Common problems we fix in Lowes Barn
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damp near the bath
- Gaps in the seal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is matched
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
How we handle bath resealing in Lowes Barn
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. New silicone won’t bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Common call-outs are for black mould in the sealant and a messy previous reseal, on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and baths.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Lowes Barn and across County Durham.
- Area
- Lowes Barn (DH1, DH7)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We charge the same across the UK, including Lowes Barn. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower, we can price the job.
Lowes Barn: your questions answered
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long does a reseal take?
Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Generally poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.
Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
About Lowes Barn
Lowes Barn is about 1 mile south-west of Durham, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 329 towns and villages in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away.
Every address in DH1 and DH7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Clay Lane, South Road and Ellam Avenue or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Lowes Barn include Neville's Cross (1 mile north), Crossgate (1 mile north-east), Elvet (1 mile north-east), Houghall (1 mile south-east) and Durham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (4 miles south), Seaham (11 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Lowes Barn
We visit homes around Chorister School, Old Durham Gardens and Durham University Library and Collections and the streets around them. Also close by are Neville's Cross Primary School (0.5 miles north), St John's Neville's Cross (0.5 miles north), Duke of Wellington pub (under half a mile north) and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1 mile north). For rail, the closest station is Durham station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are County Hospital (1 mile north) and The Gates Shopping Centre (1 mile north-east).
- Other local spots include Broom (1.3 miles north-west)
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Resealing in Lowes Barn: why it matters
Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why Lowes Barn customers choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in Lowes Barn
For anyone letting property in or around Lowes Barn, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
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What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes around two hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DH1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
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