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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Newtown, Devon

Bath resealing in Newtown without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Unsealed corners
  • Leaks at the edges
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Newtown

About our bath resealing in Newtown

We cut out all of the old sealant, deal with any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. We’re frequently asked to fix missing sealant behind the taps and a messy previous reseal, on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Location
Newtown (EX36)
County
Devon
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Newtown: your questions answered

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

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

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

How do I book?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you cover Newtown?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Newtown from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Are there extra charges for Newtown?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

How much does bath resealing cost in Newtown?

Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your EX36 postcode.

What happens on the day

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes about two hours for a bath, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. We ensure 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.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Advice

Covering Newtown

Newtown is about 13 miles east of Barnstaple, in Devon. From the centre of Newtown to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Newtown is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.

All of EX36 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Newtown: Bishop's Nympton (1 mile south), Ash Mill (2 miles south-east), Bickingcott (3 miles north-east), Alswear (3 miles south-west) and South Molton (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (13 miles west), Tiverton (14 miles south-east), Newport (13 miles west), Roundswell (14 miles west), Pilton (14 miles west) and Sticklepath (14 miles west).

Landmarks near Newtown

Around Newtown, we work in homes near Church of St Mary, Snare & Gin Trap pub and Bishops Nympton Primary School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include South Molton Hospital (3.2 miles west).

Map of Newtown © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need bath resealing in Newtown

A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: damp hangs around, and mould takes hold.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Gaps in the seal
  • Black spots in the silicone

Before booking anyone

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

Why it’s worth resealing in Newtown

Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Newtown. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Generally one visit, start to finish

See our full price list.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Newtown

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Newtown use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:

  • A flexing bath
  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
  • Hollow or loose tiles

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Looking after it afterwards

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Open a window after bathing
  • Give the seal a regular clean
  • Keep the joints dry

Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

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