Middlesbrough · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Nunthorpe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Unsealed corners
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Nunthorpe

Bath resealing in Nunthorpe, done in place

A reseal is a small job that makes a big difference. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they protect the walls and floor. We regularly repair baths, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks, and people most frequently call us about unsealed corners and black mould in the sealant.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Nunthorpe (TS7, TS8)
Area hub
Middlesbrough
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When a repair isn’t the answer

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Hidden water damage
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Movement in the bath or tray

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Nunthorpe and the surrounding area

Nunthorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Middlesbrough, in Middlesbrough. From the centre of Nunthorpe to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Nunthorpe is one of 33 towns and villages in Middlesbrough we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 37 miles away.

Jobs in TS7 and TS8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on York Road, Cedar Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Nunthorpe include Ormesby (1 mile north), Netherfields (2 miles north), Park End (2 miles north-west), Tunstall (2 miles south) and Normanby (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Berwick Hills (3 miles north-west), Whale Hill (3 miles north-east), Brookfield (3 miles west), Marton Grove (3 miles north-west), Grove Hill (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west). Being one of Middlesbrough’s larger places, Nunthorpe is somewhere we visit frequently.

What’s near Nunthorpe

We visit homes around St. Mary's Church Hall, Nunthorpe Academy and Brunton Arms and the streets around them. Also close by are Stewart Park (1.4 miles north-west) and The Avenue Primary School (under half a mile west). There is a railway station in Nunthorpe itself: Nunthorpe station. Other landmarks nearby include Cleveland (0.5 miles south-west) and James Cook University Hospital (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nunthorpe include Eston Nab.

Map of Nunthorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need bath resealing in Nunthorpe

Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Unsealed corners

Before you book anyone

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

Different materials, different repairs

Shower trays

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

Baths

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

Looking after it afterwards

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Wipe the joints dry after use

Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.

Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Why it’s worth resealing in Nunthorpe

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why us?

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • No extra charge for your area
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our prices page.

Your questions about bath resealing in Nunthorpe

Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?

Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.

Do you work in Nunthorpe?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Nunthorpe and the rest of Middlesbrough. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.

How quickly can you book me in?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

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

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

DIY kit or professional repair?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Nunthorpe

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

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

How it works

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 work takes about two hours for a bath, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  3. We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

How to get a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed price

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