Devon · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Merton, Devon
Bath resealing in Merton without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Old sealant that looks dirty
Bath resealing at your home in Merton
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours, plus curing time. Common call-outs are for sealant that’s split or lifting and mould you can’t clean out, across shower trays & enclosures, baths and wet rooms.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Merton (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Merton
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you work in Merton?
We do. We send a technician to Merton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
Nearby places to Merton
Other services in Merton
Different materials, different repairs
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
What bath resealing costs
There is no charge for travel to Merton. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. 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 photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Most customers in Merton get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Merton
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow about two hours for a bath, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- 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.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Keep the joints dry
- Keep bottles off the joints
Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
Covering Merton
Merton is about 10 miles south-east of Bideford, in Devon. Across the EX20 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the EX20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Limers Lane, Grange Lane and Clinton Gardens or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Merton include Petrockstowe (2 miles south), Beaford (2 miles north-east), Ash Cross (3 miles south), Dolton (3 miles east) and Meeth (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (13 miles north), Bideford (10 miles north-west), Okehampton (11 miles south-east), Braunton (15 miles north), Newport (13 miles north) and South Molton (14 miles north-east).
Around Merton
Around Merton, we work in homes near The Clinton Church of England Primary School and Church of All Saints, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Barometer World (under half a mile east).
Why reseal now?
Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Merton
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
