East Sussex · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Newhaven, East Sussex
Our repair technicians come to Newhaven for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Stained silicone
- Silicone smeared on tiles
About our bath resealing in Newhaven
Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and resealing puts a stop to that. We work on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures, and common reasons people get in touch are black mould in the sealant and sealant that’s split or lifting.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Newhaven
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Jobs in Newhaven are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. Our jobs stretch from Newhaven to London (49 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: BN9. That includes homes on High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road. Being close to the A26 and A259, Newhaven is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Newhaven is somewhere we visit often.
What’s near Newhaven
Typical jobs here are in homes near Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Michael and All Angels (less than half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (under half a mile north). Newhaven has its own railway station: Newhaven Town station. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Newhaven includes Itford Hill.
What affects the price in Newhaven
Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Use the extractor fan
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
Use the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Why it’s worth resealing in Newhaven
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newhaven
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- No need to remove anything
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list.
Common questions in Newhaven
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are there extra charges for Newhaven?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
How much does bath resealing cost in Newhaven?
Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your BN9 postcode.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A flexing bath
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes around two hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Newhaven, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Do you need bath resealing in Newhaven?
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Gaps by the taps
- Black mould in the sealant
- A messy previous reseal
- Damp near the bath
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
- How to look after the finish
Towns and villages near Newhaven
What else we do in Newhaven
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
