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Bath Resealing in Old Shoreham

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Old Shoreham and across West Sussex. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • A messy previous reseal
  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing for Old Shoreham homes

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Open a window after bathing
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
  • Use the extractor fan

Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.

Bath resealing in Old Shoreham, done in place

The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. We work on wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks, and common reasons people contact us are sealant that’s split or lifting and damp near the bath.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Old Shoreham and across West Sussex.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Old Shoreham (BN43)
Region
West Sussex
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

How we price bath resealing

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • What the surface is made of
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many items we do on one visit

Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Getting a price from photos

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A picture taken from further back

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

Questions from Old Shoreham

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

All the old sealant comes out. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.

Is my repair covered?

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

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

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

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?

Generally poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.

When a repair is not the answer

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Movement in the bath or tray
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Old Shoreham

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

When to call us in Old Shoreham

Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning only removes the surface.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Leaks at the edges

Before booking anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • If travel is included in the price

How to compare quotes

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

Our work in Old Shoreham

Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Clients in Old Shoreham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 47 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: BN43. If you’re just outside Old Shoreham, we cover Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Old Shoreham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Swiss Gardens Primary School, The Amsterdam pub and St Nicolas' Church, among other places. The closest station to Old Shoreham is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Old Shoreham include Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.

Map of Old Shoreham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Old Shoreham

For anyone letting property in or around Old Shoreham, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in West Sussex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Shower trays

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

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes about two hours for a bath, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Send photos for a quote

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