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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Pilton, Devon

Bath resealing in Pilton without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.

  • Damp near the bath
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in Pilton?

Landlord and trade work in Pilton

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

About our bath resealing in Pilton

The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. We work on kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and baths, and common reasons people contact us are water getting behind the bath or tray and silicone coming away from the tiles.

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.

Area
Pilton (EX31, EX32, EX37)
Area hub
Devon
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes about two hours for a bath.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower, we can give you a fixed price.

Get a free quote

Advice

About Pilton

Pilton is about 1 mile north of Barnstaple, in Devon. Across the EX31 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in EX31, EX32 and EX37 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Mill Road, Abbey Road and Stove Road, all of which we cover. You will find Pilton on the A39, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Bradiford (1 mile west), Barnstaple (1 mile south), Sticklepath (1 mile south), Newport (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bideford (8 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (9 miles north), Braunton (5 miles west), South Molton (11 miles south-east), East-the-Water (8 miles south-west) and Northam (7 miles south-west).

Around Pilton

In Pilton, that means homes near Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy, Pilton Community College and Dodderidgian Library and the streets around them. You’ll also find Church of Saints Peter and Paul (0.6 miles south), The Park Community School (1.4 miles south), Green Man pub (less than half a mile south) and Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (within half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Barnstaple station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are North Devon Athenaeum (0.8 miles south) and North Devon District Hospital (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Pilton include Fremington Local Nature Reserve.

Map of Pilton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why reseal now?

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Same prices wherever you are

See our pricing.

What bath resealing costs

Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material and finish
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

FAQs for Pilton

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.

How long before I can shower?

We’ll give you the curing time, normally around a day.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Do you cover Pilton?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Pilton and the rest of Devon. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

When a repair is not the answer

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

  • A flexing bath
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone

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

What we work on

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

Signs you need bath resealing in Pilton

Sealant does not last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould loves, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray

What your quote should include

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How long it needs to cure

10 questions to ask before booking

Looking after it afterwards

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Let steam out after showers
  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Use the extractor fan

Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

Different materials, different repairs

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.

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