Devon · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Shillingford Abbot, Devon
Local bath resealing for Shillingford Abbot: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- An untidy old seal
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
About our bath resealing in Shillingford Abbot
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours. We are often asked to fix silicone coming away from the tiles and black spots in the silicone, on basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Shillingford Abbot (EX2)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to about two hours for a bath, tidy-up included.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Is resealing worth it?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shillingford Abbot
- We leave the room as we found it
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our full price list.
FAQs for Shillingford Abbot
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Normally about a day later. We’ll tell you the exact time.
Common problems we fix in Shillingford Abbot
In time, even good sealant discolours. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.
People generally call us when they notice one of these:
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Damp near the bath
- Gaps by the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Also near Shillingford Abbot
What else we do in Shillingford Abbot
What affects the price in Shillingford Abbot
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Shillingford Abbot. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Air the room after use
Good ventilation is the best protection, and wipe the joints after use to keep mould away.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Shillingford Abbot and the surrounding area
Shillingford Abbot is about 3 miles south-west of Exeter, in Devon. From the centre of Shillingford Abbot to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Shillingford Abbot is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
We cover every part of EX2. That includes homes on Barton Lane, Barrack Lane and Shillingford Road. Other places close to Shillingford Abbot include Shillingford St George (1 mile south-west), Kennford (1 mile south), Clapham (1 mile south-west), Dunchideock (2 miles south-west) and Kenn (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Exeter (3 miles north-east), Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (11 miles south), Tiverton (15 miles north), Teignmouth (10 miles south) and Sidmouth (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Shillingford Abbot
We visit homes around West Exe School, Alphington Primary School and New Inn. Nearby too are Church of St Michael (0.8 miles north-east) and Church of St George (0.8 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Franklyn Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Haldon Hill and Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Shillingford Abbot
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
