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Bath Resealing for Reawla homes

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone at your home in Reawla, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Stained silicone
  • An untidy old seal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Reawla

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Bath resealing at your home in Reawla

We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. We’re often asked to fix sealant that’s split or lifting and black spots in the silicone, on baths, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Location
Reawla (TR27)
County
Cornwall
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Reawla questions

Do you seal over the old sealant?

All the old sealant comes out. Fresh silicone does not stick to old.

When can I use the bath after resealing?

You’ll get the curing time from us.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Reawla?

Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TR27 postcode.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

About Reawla

Reawla is about 4 miles south-west of Camborne, in Cornwall. Anywhere in TR27, a technician comes to you. Reawla is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.

We work across the TR27 postcode area. You will find streets such as Henver Close, Henver Gardens and Relistian Park, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Reawla, we cover Wall (1 mile north-east), Rosewarne (1 mile north-east), Gwinear (1 mile north-west), Gwinear Downs (1 mile south) and Calloose (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (15 miles north-east), Falmouth (12 miles east), Camborne (4 miles north-east), Redruth (7 miles north-east), Penzance (9 miles south-west) and Helston (6 miles south-east).

Around Reawla

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hayle Academy, Church of Saint Winnear and The Royal Standard Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hayle station, about 2.9 miles west. A little further out are St Michael's Hospital (3 miles west) and Hayle Heritage Centre (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Godolphin Hill.

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What we are called out for in Reawla

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.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Damp near the bath

Comparing quotes

  • Who will actually do the work
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What aftercare is recommended

How to compare quotes

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Keep the joints dry
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers
  • Let steam out after showers
  • Give the seal a regular clean

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

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

Why reseal now?

Putting new silicone over old does not last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.

Why us?

  • No need to remove anything
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our full price list.

What bath resealing costs

Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • The material and finish
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Any details about the material
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Reawla, and we will reply with a fixed price.

When a repair is not the answer

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

  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Hidden water damage

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Different materials, different repairs

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

Shower trays

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

How it works

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take around two hours, tidy-up included.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

How to prepare

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

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