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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Penmarth, Cornwall

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Penmarth and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Gaps in the seal
  • Damp near the bath
  • An untidy old seal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Penmarth

Bath resealing in Penmarth without replacing anything

Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and a new seal stops it. Whether it’s gaps in the seal and discoloured, yellow sealant, we can generally put it right, on wet rooms, baths and basins & vanity units alike.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Penmarth (TR16)
Region
Cornwall
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What affects the price in Penmarth

You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The material
  • Access to the area

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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

If you are in Penmarth and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

What we can’t put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

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

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Why it’s worth resealing in Penmarth

Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our pricing.

How it works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes about two hours for a bath in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
  2. We clean the joint and treat any mould.
  3. We ensure the joint is completely dry.
  4. Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.

How to prepare

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

How to get a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Repairs by material

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Baths

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

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Our work in Penmarth

Penmarth is about 4 miles south of Redruth, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Penmarth is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.

We cover every part of the TR16 postcode area. That includes homes on Trinity Close and Trinity Praze and the roads around them. Other places close to Penmarth include Carnkie (1 mile south-east), Porkellis (1 mile south), Troon (3 miles north-west), Stennack (3 miles west) and Wendron (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (9 miles north-east), Falmouth (6 miles east), Camborne (4 miles north-west), Redruth (4 miles north), Penzance (15 miles west) and Helston (5 miles south-west).

Around Penmarth

In Penmarth, that means homes near Halwin School, among other places. Penmarth’s nearest station is Redruth station, about 4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Camborne Redruth Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum (2.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Carnmenellis.

Map of Penmarth © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Air the room after use
  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Use the extractor fan

Avoid scraping the joints, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.

Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Questions from Penmarth

How quickly can you book me in?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

How long will it take?

A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can you quote from pictures?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

The bath or tray is probably flexing. Persistent splitting can mean the support needs attention.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

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