Suffolk · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Onehouse, Suffolk
Fixed-price bath resealing in Onehouse and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Leaks at the edges
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Black mould in the sealant
Prices and what affects them
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Bath resealing in Onehouse, done in place
We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours. Typical jobs include discoloured, yellow sealant and gaps in the seal, on shower trays & enclosures, wet rooms and basins & vanity units.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Onehouse (IP14)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Onehouse
Onehouse is about 2 miles west of Stowmarket, in Suffolk. Anywhere in IP14, we come to you. We work in all 731 towns and villages across Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Onehouse to London (about 66 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: IP14. You will find streets such as Birch Road, Forest Road and Ash Road. Nearby, we also work in Chilton (1 mile east), Buxhall Fen Street (1 mile west), Great Finborough (1 mile south-west), Stowmarket (2 miles east) and Buxhall (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ipswich (13 miles south-east), Bury St Edmunds (11 miles west), Sudbury (14 miles south-west), Kesgrave (15 miles south-east), Hadleigh (10 miles south) and Diss (14 miles north-east).
Around Onehouse
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St John the Baptist, Stowmarket High School and Wood Ley Community Primary School, among other places. Onehouse’s nearest station is Stowmarket station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Haughley Castle (1.8 miles north) and Woolpit & District Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Onehouse include Comb's Wood.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Onehouse
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
Signs you need bath resealing in Onehouse
Even good sealant eventually discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Black mould in the sealant
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Unsealed corners
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes around two hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your IP14 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Questions from Onehouse
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Suffolk, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Why it’s worth resealing in Onehouse
Resealing costs very little. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Onehouse
- A fixed quote before you book
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our prices page.
Different materials, different repairs
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Air the room after use
- Ventilate the bathroom well
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.
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