Stockport · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Moorend, Stockport

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Moorend and across Stockport. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • A messy previous reseal
  • Unsealed corners
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Moorend

Bath resealing in Moorend without replacing anything

Resealing is quick, but it transforms the look. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they protect the walls and floor. Our repair technicians work on kitchen worktops & sinks, basins & vanity units and wet rooms, and the jobs we see most are silicone smeared on tiles and missing sealant behind the taps.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Area
Moorend (SK6)
Area hub
Stockport
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

We do not charge extra for travel to Moorend. The price depends on:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether we combine several jobs

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from pictures

You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your SK6 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Let steam out after showers
  • Keep the joints dry
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Reseal when black spots will not clean off

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally around 24 hours.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

About Moorend

Moorend is about 2 miles east of Marple, in Stockport. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in 42 places in Stockport. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 10 miles away.

Every address in SK6 is within our area. Local streets include Gibb Lane, Church Road and Podnor Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Mellor (1 mile west), Whitle (1 mile south-east), Strines (1 mile south-west), Marpleridge (2 miles south-west) and Hague Bar (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stockport (6 miles west), Cheadle Hulme (7 miles west), Burnage (8 miles west), Hazel Grove (4 miles west), Bramhall (6 miles west) and Reddish (7 miles north-west).

Near you in Moorend

Typical jobs here are in homes near New Mills School, Mellor Primary School and Devonshire Arms. Also close by are Brabyns Park (1.8 miles north-west) and St. Thomas' Church (less than half a mile north-west). The closest station to Moorend is Strines station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Stepping Hill Hospital (4.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Lantern Pike.

Map of Moorend © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Moorend

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

When can I use the bath after resealing?

Typically after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.

Do you come to Moorend?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Moorend from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Do you seal over the old sealant?

Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.

What we can’t put right

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Hidden water damage
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Hollow or loose tiles

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Moorend

  • Basins & vanity units
  • Baths
  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Kitchen worktops & sinks
  • Wet rooms

Is resealing worth it?

Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why us?

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Work done at your home or business
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our full price list.

How the visit works

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 typically takes about two hours for a bath. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. We clean the joint and treat any mould.
  3. We make sure the joint is completely dry.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a free quote

Related advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

What we are called out for in Moorend

Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Unsealed corners
  • Black spots in the silicone

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Choosing a repair company

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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

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