Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Melby, Shetland Islands
Our repair technicians come to Melby for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Black mould in the sealant
- Damp near the bath
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a couple of hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for 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 price the job.
Related advice
How we handle bath resealing in Melby
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. We work on kitchen worktops & sinks, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units, and common reasons people contact us are an untidy old seal and mould you can’t clean out.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Melby (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing costs very little and protects the walls and floor. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melby
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Same prices wherever you are
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
- Keep the joints dry
- Let steam out after showers
- Use the extractor fan
Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
How we price bath resealing
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- How many areas need work
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Hidden water damage
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
About Melby
Melby is in the Shetland Islands. Whether you are in the middle of Melby or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Melby is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands where we work.
We cover every part of ZE2 and the streets around it. Other places close to Melby include Sandness (1 mile south-east), Walls (6 miles south-east), Aith (10 miles east), Easter Skeld (11 miles south-east) and Brae (12 miles north-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Melby
Around Melby, we work in homes near St Margaret's Kirk and Graveyard and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Loch of Norby.
Melby questions
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Are there extra charges for Melby?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Repairs by material
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Melby, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What else we do in Melby
Signs you need bath resealing in Melby
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning cannot get it all out.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Stained silicone
- Damp near the bath
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- An untidy old seal
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
