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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Shortacross, Cornwall
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Shortacross and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Unsealed corners
- Stained silicone
- Black mould in the sealant
Bath resealing in Shortacross, done in place
We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours, then it needs to cure. If you are dealing with gaps in the seal and gaps by the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Shortacross (PL13)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take around two hours. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, including around the taps.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
If you’re in Shortacross and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Is resealing worth it?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. A proper reseal removes the old first. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
Read our prices page.
When to call us in Shortacross
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Unsealed corners
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Before you book anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Shortacross questions
How long before I can shower?
Normally about a day later. We’ll tell you the exact time.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
Never over old. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
How much does bath resealing cost in Shortacross?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
How long will it take?
Typically a couple of hours, plus curing time.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Open a window after bathing
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Ventilate the bathroom well
Avoid scraping the joints, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.
Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
Shortacross and nearby
Shortacross is about 5 miles south-east of Liskeard, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Shortacross is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in PL13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Shortacross: Widegates (1 mile north-west), No Man's Land (1 mile south-west), St Martin (3 miles south-west), Sandplace (3 miles west) and Plaidy (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (11 miles east), Bodmin (15 miles west), Saltash (8 miles east), Liskeard (5 miles north-west), Addington (5 miles north-west) and Looe (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Shortacross
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Anne and Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Menheniot station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Magnificent Music Machines (3.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Looe Island.
Also in Shortacross
How we price bath resealing
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Shortacross. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
