Fife · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Star, Fife
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Star, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- A messy previous reseal
- Mould you can’t clean out
About our bath resealing in Star
A good reseal is all about preparation: every bit of old silicone out, mould treated, the joint clean and dry. Only then does the new sealant go on, in a neat, continuous bead. Typical jobs include unsealed corners and old sealant that looks dirty, in wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Star (KY7)
- Region
- Fife
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Star
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Star
If you manage property in Star, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Also in Star
Star and the surrounding area
Star is about 3 miles north-east of Glenrothes, in Fife. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 133 places across Fife, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Star to Edinburgh (19 miles away).
Every address in KY7 is within our area. From Bains Brae, East End and Braeview Crescent or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Markinch (2 miles south-west), Kettlebridge (3 miles north), Cadham (3 miles south-west), Freuchie (3 miles north-west) and Kingskettle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kirkcaldy (7 miles south), Glenrothes (3 miles south-west), Leven (4 miles east), St Andrews (14 miles north-east), Cowdenbeath (12 miles south-west) and Dysart (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Star
For rail, the closest station is Markinch station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Kingdom Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west) and Cameron Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Star include East Lomond.
Common questions in Star
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
How much does bath resealing cost in Star?
The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
All the old sealant comes out. New silicone won’t bond to old.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How long does a reseal take?
Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Why reseal now?
Resealing costs very little, and it protects everything around the bath. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Star
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use the extractor fan
- Keep the joints dry
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Store bottles on a shelf
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
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.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a couple of hours.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When we would advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- A flexing bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Star
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
