East Riding of Yorkshire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire
Local bath resealing for Melbourne: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Gaps in the seal
- Unsealed corners
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Let steam out after showers
Run the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
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.
How we handle bath resealing in Melbourne
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone won’t bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Whether it’s gaps in the seal and discoloured, yellow sealant, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Melbourne (YO42)
- Region
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes about two hours for a bath. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We ensure the joint is completely dry.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Do you need bath resealing in Melbourne?
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Black spots in the silicone
- Stained silicone
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Unsealed corners
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who turns up on the day
Why it’s worth resealing in Melbourne
Resealing is routine maintenance. Leaving split or mouldy sealant can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melbourne
- One price list for the entire UK
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in East Riding of Yorkshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Melbourne: your questions answered
Do you seal over the old sealant?
Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of East Riding of Yorkshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Are there extra charges for Melbourne?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Hollow or loose tiles
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Melbourne
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
Nearby places to Melbourne
What else we do in Melbourne
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Where we work around Melbourne
Melbourne is about 4 miles south-west of Pocklington, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Wherever you are in the YO42 postcode area, we come to you. Melbourne is one of 299 places in East Riding of Yorkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Melbourne to Leeds (29 miles away).
Jobs in YO42 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Orchard Park, Park Close and Prospect Farm Close. Nearby, we also work in Bielby (2 miles east), Storwood (2 miles west), Seaton Ross (2 miles south-east), Laytham (3 miles south) and Allerthorpe (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Goole (12 miles south), Pocklington (4 miles north-east), Market Weighton (8 miles east), Howden (10 miles south), Stamford Bridge (7 miles north) and South Cave (13 miles south-east).
Around Melbourne
Our customers here include homes close to The Melbourne Arms, Church of Saint Monica and Melbourne Community Primary School, among other places.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
