County Durham · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in South Side, County Durham
We travel to South Side for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps in the seal
Bath resealing at your home in South Side
Preparation is everything in a reseal: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Then the fresh sealant goes on, as one neat, continuous bead. Common call-outs are for black mould in the sealant and old sealant that looks dirty, on wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and baths.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- South Side (DL13)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is resealing worth it?
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for South Side. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in South Side
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Air the room after use
Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.
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Prices and what affects them
We charge the same across the UK, including South Side. What changes the price is:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
South Side: your questions answered
When can I use the bath after resealing?
You will get the curing time from us.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
How long does resealing take?
A bath or shower generally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What does bath resealing cost?
Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Repairs by material
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take about two hours for a bath. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
South Side and nearby
South Side is about 6 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. South Side is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. Our jobs stretch from South Side to Newcastle upon Tyne (26 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DL13. Other places close to South Side include Butterknowle (1 mile south), The Slack (1 mile south-east), Lynesack (1 mile south-west), Copley (1 mile south-west) and Morley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (15 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles east), Bishop Auckland (6 miles east), Spennymoor (10 miles north-east) and Shildon (8 miles east).
What’s near South Side
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St John Evangelist and Butterknowle Primary School. Other landmarks nearby include Raby Castle (3.4 miles south-east).
Landlords, agents and businesses in South Side
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Common problems we fix in South Side
Poor ventilation speeds things up: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould takes hold.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Leaks at the edges
- Unsealed corners
- An untidy old seal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
Before you book anyone
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
