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Bath Resealing for Tipton St John homes
Bath resealing in and around Tipton St John: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- An untidy old seal
- Gaps in the seal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
We price from photos 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, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
How we handle bath resealing in Tipton St John
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. Common call-outs are for an untidy old seal and mould you can’t clean out, across kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Tipton St John (EX10)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Tipton St John
Tipton St John is about 3 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Tipton St John and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Tipton St John is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Our visits in EX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Barton Orchard, Hayne Close and Chrystel Close, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Tipton St John, we cover Metcombe (1 mile north-west), Harpford (1 mile south), Wiggaton (1 mile north), Bowd (1 mile south-east) and Stowford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Exeter (10 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Sidmouth (3 miles south-east), Honiton (7 miles north-east) and Dawlish (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Tipton St John
Our customers here include homes close to Tipton St John Church of England Primary School, Dawlish Community College and Church of St John. The nearest railway station is Whimple station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Sidmouth Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ottery Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Peak Hill and Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
How we price bath resealing
Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
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. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
If you’re in Tipton St John and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Also in Tipton St John
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Use the extractor fan
- Open a window after bathing
- Dry the seal after bathing
Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
Common problems we fix in Tipton St John
No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Gaps by the taps
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Tipton St John: your questions answered
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
How long before I can shower?
We will give you the curing time, generally around a day.
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Tipton St John customers choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
See our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
