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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Stone Cross, East Sussex

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

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Stained silicone
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Stone Cross

Common problems we fix in Stone Cross

Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Unsealed corners
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles

What your quote should include

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Aftercare advice
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

10 questions to ask before booking

How we handle bath resealing in Stone Cross

We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops using mould-resistant silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours, plus curing time. Common call-outs are for old sealant that looks dirty and gaps in the seal, in basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Location
Stone Cross (BN24)
Area hub
East Sussex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • Very wide gaps that need a trim
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • A flexing bath

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

Surfaces we repair

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

Is resealing worth it?

Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Stone Cross

  • No extra charge for your area
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

See our prices page.

Stone Cross: your questions answered

What do you need from me?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

No, we never seal over old silicone. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

How long does silicone take to cure?

Generally after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.

How do I stop mould in sealant?

Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Repairs by material

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Can I fix it myself?

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

Our work in Stone Cross

Stone Cross is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We travel to customers in Stone Cross and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Stone Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 50 miles away.

Our visits in BN24 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Millers Keep, Geering Road and Nutley Mill Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Stone Cross, we cover Blackness (1 mile north-west), Hankham (1 mile north), Willingdon (2 miles south-west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles west) and Polegate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).

Near you in Stone Cross

Around Stone Cross, we work in homes near The Red Lion pub, Causeway School and Stone Cross School and the streets around them. The closest station to Stone Cross is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Combe Hill.

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What we do, step by step

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take about two hours for a bath. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Related advice

How to care for the repair

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal

Avoid scraping the joints, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.

If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.

Landlord and trade work in Stone Cross

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

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