County Durham · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Old Durham, County Durham
Fixed-price bath resealing in Old Durham and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- An untidy old seal
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Black spots in the silicone
Common questions in Old Durham
Do you come to Old Durham?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Old Durham from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Old Durham?
Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Bath resealing in Old Durham, done in place
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint opens fully, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. If you are dealing with discoloured, yellow sealant and unsealed corners, we can usually put it right, on baths, wet rooms and basins & vanity units alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Old Durham (DH1)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Durham
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Repairs by material
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.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a couple of hours. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
When to call us in Old Durham
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.
Look out for any of the following:
- Gaps by the taps
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- A messy previous reseal
- Gaps in the seal
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Places near Old Durham
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When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Hidden water damage
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Old Durham and the surrounding area
Old Durham is about 1 mile south-east of Durham, in County Durham. Whether you’re in the middle of Old Durham or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Old Durham is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Old Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne (15 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DH1. Nearby, we also work in Gilesgate (1 mile north), Shincliffe (1 mile south), Elvet (1 mile west), Sherburn House (1 mile east) and Belmont (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south-west), Seaham (9 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Old Durham
Around Old Durham, we work in homes near Old Durham Gardens, Durham Sixth Form Centre and Laurel Avenue Community Primary School. Nearby too are St Giles Church (0.6 miles north-west), The Dun Cow Public House (0.8 miles west), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile west) and Chorister School (1.1 miles west). The closest station to Old Durham is Durham station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Gates Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west) and Durham Castle (1 mile west).
- Other local spots include Durham (1.6 miles north-west)
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Air the room after use
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
