Cambridgeshire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Stow cum Quy, Cambridgeshire
Bath resealing in Stow cum Quy without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps in the seal
Questions from Stow cum Quy
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are there extra charges for Stow cum Quy?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How long before I can shower?
Typically after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.
Bath resealing at your home in Stow cum Quy
We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours, plus curing time. Whether it’s gaps in the seal and gaps by the taps, we can help.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Stow cum Quy (CB25)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Stow cum Quy and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About Stow cum Quy
Stow cum Quy is about 4 miles east of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. From the centre of Stow cum Quy to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Stow cum Quy is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Stow cum Quy to London (about 52 miles away).
Our visits in CB25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Station Road and Church Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Frog End (1 mile south-east), Bottisham (2 miles east), Lode (2 miles north-east), Little Wilbraham (2 miles south-east) and Swaffham Bulbeck (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Cambridge (4 miles west), St Ives (15 miles north-west), Newmarket (8 miles east), Ely (13 miles north), Cambourne (12 miles west) and King's Hedges (4 miles west).
Around Stow cum Quy
Around Stow cum Quy, we work in homes near The Swan Public House and Parish Church of St Mary. The nearest railway station is Cambridge North station, roughly 2.8 miles west. A little further out are Bottisham Airfield Museum (1.7 miles east) and Brookfields Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Fulbourn Fen and Wandlebury Hill.
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stow cum Quy
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the whole UK
See our full price list.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
Signs you need bath resealing in Stow cum Quy
A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould takes hold.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Damp near the bath
- Unsealed corners
- Sealant that is split or lifting
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Open a window after bathing
- Use the extractor fan
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
Repairs by material
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
What we do, step by step
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. Most visits take a couple of hours, tidy-up included.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- We make sure the joint is completely dry.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Advice
Places near Stow cum Quy
Other services in Stow cum Quy
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
