County Durham · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Shadforth, County Durham
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Shadforth, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- An untidy old seal
Shadforth: your questions answered
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
No, we never seal over old silicone. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
Do you cover the entire of County Durham?
All of County Durham, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Bath resealing at your home in Shadforth
We cut out all of the old sealant, deal with any mould, and reseal with new mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. Whether it’s silicone coming away from the tiles and mould you can’t clean out, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Shadforth (DH6)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
What we can’t put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A flexing bath
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Shadforth
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
Where we work around Shadforth
Shadforth is about 4 miles east of Durham, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Shadforth is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Shadforth to Newcastle upon Tyne (17 miles away).
Our visits in DH6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Woodside, Crime Rigg Bank and Church Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shadforth: Sherburn Hill (1 mile north-west), Littletown (1 mile north), Ludworth (1 mile east), Hallgarth (2 miles north-west) and High Pittington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (4 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south-west), Spennymoor (7 miles south-west), Seaham (7 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Shadforth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Cuthbert and Ludworth Primary School. Shadforth’s nearest station is Durham station, about 4.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are County Durham (0.5 miles south-east) and Thornlaw (2.3 miles south-east).
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Air the room after use
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Dry the seal after bathing
Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.
What affects the price in Shadforth
We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Do you need bath resealing in Shadforth?
Poor ventilation speeds things up: damp hangs around, and mould takes hold.
Look out for these signs:
- Gaps in the seal
- Black mould in the sealant
- Stained silicone
- Damp near the bath
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We ensure the joint is completely dry.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Why reseal now?
Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
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