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Bath Resealing for Sidlesham Common homes

We travel to Sidlesham Common for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Bath resealing in Sidlesham Common without replacing anything

A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and a new seal stops it. If you’re dealing with black spots in the silicone and stained silicone, we can help.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Location
Sidlesham Common (PO20)
County
West Sussex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • What the surface is made of
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Send photos for a quote

Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

When to call us in Sidlesham Common

Poor ventilation speeds things up: damp hangs around, and mould grows faster.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Gaps in the seal
  • An untidy old seal
  • Mould you can’t clean out
  • Stained silicone

Before you book anyone

  • When it can be used again
  • How to care for the finish
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

Why reseal now?

Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, which costs far more to put right. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Sidlesham Common. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Sidlesham Common

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our full price list.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

What we do, step by step

We turn 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. Most visits take about two hours for a bath, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a free quote

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Aftercare tips

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Replace the seal when mould sets in
  • Let steam out after showers
  • Give the seal a regular clean
  • Use the extractor fan

Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

Questions from Sidlesham Common

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.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Sidlesham Common?

Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Honest limits

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

  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Movement in the bath or tray

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

What we work on

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

About Sidlesham Common

Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Sidlesham Common or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Sidlesham Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Sidlesham Common to London (57 miles away).

We work across PO20 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Chichester Road and Jury Lane and the roads around them. We also travel to Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).

Local landmarks in Sidlesham Common

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham and The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Sidlesham Common includes Nutborne Marshes.

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Landlord and trade work in Sidlesham Common

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

For anyone letting property in or around Sidlesham Common, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

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