Rochdale · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Tunshill, Rochdale

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Tunshill and across Rochdale. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Sealant that is split or lifting
  • Mould you can’t clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in Tunshill?

Bath resealing in Tunshill, done in place

Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint opens fully, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. If you’re dealing with leaks at the edges and an untidy old seal, we can help.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Area
Tunshill (OL16, OL15)
Region
Rochdale
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Is resealing worth it?

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

What you get with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Take a look at our prices page.

What we’re called out for in Tunshill

Sealant doesn’t last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Gaps in the seal

Before you book anyone

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

Our hiring checklist

DIY kit or professional repair?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

How to care for the repair

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Replace the seal when mould sets in
  • Keep the joints dry
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Open a window after bathing

Good ventilation is the best protection, and wipe the joints after use to keep mould away.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.

How it works

Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes around two hours, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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FAQs for Tunshill

When can I use the bath after resealing?

We’ll give you the curing time, generally around a day.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

How long will it take?

A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.

How do I book?

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

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Tunshill.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

When we would advise against a repair

It helps to know what we cannot do:

  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
  • Very wide gaps that need a trim
  • Hollow or loose tiles

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Our work in Tunshill

Tunshill is about 1 mile east of Milnrow, in Rochdale. Customers in Tunshill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Tunshill is one of 46 towns and villages in Rochdale where we work. We work right across the region, from Tunshill to Manchester (about 11 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of OL16 and OL15. Whether you live on Carr Lane and Tunshill Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Rakewood (1 mile north), Newhey (1 mile south), Calderbrook (2 miles north), Timbercliffe (3 miles north) and Summit (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Rochdale (3 miles west), Middleton (6 miles south-west), Higher Blackley (8 miles south-west), Heywood (6 miles west), Langley (6 miles south-west) and Balderstone (3 miles south-west).

Near you in Tunshill

Around Tunshill, we work in homes near Crossgates Primary School, Church of St James and Hollingworth Academy. For rail, the closest station is Smithy Bridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine (1.3 miles south-west) and Butterworth (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Tandle Hill.

Map of Tunshill © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Tunshill

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • The type of damage
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send photos for a quote

Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Something in shot to show the size

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.

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