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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Southville, Bristol

Fixed-price bath resealing in Southville and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in Southville?

Why it’s worth resealing in Southville

Putting new silicone over old does not last. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Southville clients choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • A fixed quote before booking

Read our prices page.

Bath resealing in Southville without replacing anything

A reseal is a small job that makes a big difference. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they protect the walls and floor. Our repair technicians work on baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and basins & vanity units, and people most frequently call us about silicone smeared on tiles and stained silicone.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Area
Southville (BS3, BS1, BS8)
Region
Bristol
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Southville

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Do you seal over the old sealant?

Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

Typically because the bath or tray moves, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.

How long does resealing take?

Typically a couple of hours, then it needs to cure.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.

When to call us in Southville

Sealant doesn’t last forever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.

Clients normally contact us about:

  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Leaks at the edges
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant

What to look for in a quote

  • Who will actually do the work
  • When it can be used again
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Our hiring checklist

Our work in Southville

Southville is about 1 mile south of Bristol, in Bristol. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 89 places across Bristol, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 77 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: BS3, BS1 and BS8. Whether you live on Lime Road, Park Road and Dean Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. With the A370 close by, Southville is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Southville: Canon's Marsh (1 mile north), Bedminster (1 mile south), Spike Island (1 mile north-west), Bullock's Park (1 mile north) and The Chessels (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Soundwell (4 miles north-east), Mayfield Park (4 miles north-east), Horfield (3 miles north), Henleaze (3 miles north), St George (3 miles east) and Ashley Down (3 miles north). Southville is among the bigger towns we cover in Bristol.

Landmarks near Southville

We visit homes around The Louisiana Public House, Bristol Cathedral Choir School and St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School. Nearby too are St Paul's Church (within half a mile east), Brandon Hill Park (0.6 miles north-west) and Holy Cross RC Primary School (under half a mile south). Southville has its own railway station: Bedminster station. A little further out are The Galleries (0.9 miles north-east) and Avon (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tarn Lake and Brandon Hill.

Map of Southville © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

What we cannot put right

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • A flexing bath
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow about two hours for a bath, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  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.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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Related advice

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

If you manage property in Southville, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

How to look after the repair

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Open a window after bathing
  • Keep the joints dry
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner

Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.

Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

What affects the price in Southville

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The material
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A photo taken from further back

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

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