Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Sandwick, Na h-Eileanan Siar
Fixed-price bath resealing in Sandwick and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Stained silicone
- An untidy old seal
- Leaks at the edges
Bath resealing at your home in Sandwick
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint opens fully, so the seal doesn’t tear when the bath is first used. We regularly repair wet rooms, baths and basins & vanity units, and the jobs we see most are an untidy old seal and discoloured, yellow sealant.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Sandwick (HS1, HS2)
- County
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
What bath resealing costs
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your HS1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Our work in Sandwick
Sandwick is about 1 mile south-east of Stornoway, in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Whether you’re in the middle of Sandwick or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 87 towns and villages in Na h-Eileanan Siar, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in HS1 and HS2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Stoneyfield, East Street and Olivers Brae and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Plasterfield (1 mile north), Sanndabhaig (1 mile east), Steinis (1 mile north), Stornoway (1 mile north-west) and Branahuie (1 mile east). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Around Sandwick
In Sandwick, that means homes near Stornoway High Church and Nicolson Institute. Further afield, we also cover the area around Western Isles Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Lewis Loom Centre (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Loch Àirigh na Lic.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A flexing bath
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Sandwick
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes about two hours for a bath, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Let steam out after showers
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Keep the joints dry
- Give the seal a regular clean
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.
Is resealing worth it?
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why Sandwick customers choose us
- A fixed quote before you book
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list.
FAQs for Sandwick
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Sandwick?
We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
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.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you need bath resealing in Sandwick?
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning cannot get it all out.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- A messy previous reseal
- Black spots in the silicone
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
