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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in St Julians, Newport

Bath resealing in and around St Julians: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • An untidy old seal
  • Mould you cannot clean out
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in St Julians

Resealing in St Julians: why it matters

Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Read our prices page.

Bath resealing in St Julians without replacing anything

We cut out all of the old sealant, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. We work on wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and baths, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting behind the bath or tray and sealant that’s split or lifting.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Where
St Julians (NP19, NP20)
Region
Newport
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Landlord and trade work in St Julians

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

St Julians and the surrounding area

St Julians is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in Newport. Wherever you are in the NP19 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. St Julians is one of 69 towns and villages in Newport where we work. We work right across the region, from St Julians to Birmingham (76 miles away).

We cover every part of NP19 and NP20 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Tudor Road, Church Road and Sutton Road. Other places close to St Julians include Riverside (1 mile south-west), Barnardtown (1 mile south), Summer Hill (1 mile south-east), Crindau (1 mile west) and Maindee (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Rogerstone (3 miles west), Bassaleg (3 miles south-west), Graig (4 miles south-west), Garth (4 miles south-west), Maesglas (3 miles south-west) and Pont Ebbw (3 miles south-west).

What’s near St Julians

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Victoria pub, Belle Vue Park and St Julian's School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Glan Usk Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), Church of SS Julius and Aaron (within half a mile north-east) and Catch22 Include Wales (1.3 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Newport (South Wales) station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Maindee Camp (0.7 miles south-east) and Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near St Julians include Brynglas and Somerton.

Map of St Julians © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

What a repair can’t fix

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • A flexing bath
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

What bath resealing costs

Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for St Julians. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

For a price in St Julians, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best:

  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Open a window after bathing

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

Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

St Julians questions

Can new silicone go over old?

All the old sealant comes out. New silicone will not bond to old.

Which areas do you work in?

The entire UK, including all of Newport. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

What does bath resealing cost?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

How long will it take?

Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is my repair covered?

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

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes about two hours for a bath. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  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. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Before we arrive

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Get a quote

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a free quote

Advice

When to call us in St Julians

Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning cannot get it all out.

Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Sealant that is split or lifting
  • Black spots in the silicone
  • A messy previous reseal

Comparing quotes

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Who turns up on the day

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