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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Portskerra, Highland

Fixed-price bath resealing in Portskerra and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.

  • Gaps by the taps
  • Black spots in the silicone
  • An untidy old seal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath resealing in Portskerra

When we would advise against a repair

We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Hollow or loose tiles
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

What we work on

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

How we handle bath resealing in Portskerra

A good reseal is all about preparation: every bit of old silicone out, mould treated, the joint clean and dry. Only then does the new sealant go on, in a neat, continuous bead. Typical jobs include water getting behind the bath or tray and mould you can’t clean out, across baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Portskerra (KW14)
County
Highland
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.

Work for landlords and builders

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

How we price bath resealing

We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What the surface is made of

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.

Getting a price from photos

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

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

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 without visiting.

Resealing in Portskerra: why it matters

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is and protects the walls and floor. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Portskerra. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our full price list.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes about two hours for a bath. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. The joint is dried thoroughly.
  4. We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, including around the taps.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Common problems we fix in Portskerra

Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • An untidy old seal
  • Damp near the bath
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Gaps by the taps

What your quote should include

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How the colour is matched
  • How the room is protected while they work

10 questions to ask before you book

Portskerra questions

Is there a call-out fee?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

How long does silicone take to cure?

Normally about a day later. We confirm before we leave.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can new silicone go over old?

Never over old. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.

Portskerra and the surrounding area

Portskerra is about 15 miles west of Thurso, in Highland. We visit clients in Portskerra and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 253 towns and villages in Highland, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our technicians cover all of the KW14 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Bayview Avenue, Mackay Terrace and Shore Street. If you’re just outside Portskerra, we cover Melvich (1 mile south-east), Strathy (3 miles west), Reay (5 miles east), Am Blàran Odhar (11 miles west) and Forss (11 miles east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.

Around Portskerra

Not far away are Loch Sgiathanach.

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