Plymouth · England
Bath Resealing in Turnchapel
We travel to Turnchapel for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps in the seal
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Questions from Turnchapel
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can new silicone go over old?
All the old sealant comes out. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Bath resealing at your home in Turnchapel
We cut out all of the old sealant, deal with any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, including the awkward bits behind the taps. We regularly repair baths, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures, and people most often call us about gaps by the taps and a messy previous reseal.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Turnchapel (PL9, PL4, PL95)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Turnchapel
What affects the price in Turnchapel
You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
If you’re in Turnchapel and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Why it’s worth resealing in Turnchapel
Resealing costs very little. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Turnchapel
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Keep the joints dry
Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally around 24 hours.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
When to call us in Turnchapel
Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed with the bath empty.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Black spots in the silicone
- Gaps by the taps
- Damp near the bath
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Movement in the bath or tray
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Turnchapel
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes around two hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Turnchapel
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
About Turnchapel
Turnchapel is about 1 mile south of Lipson, in Plymouth. We travel to homes and businesses in Turnchapel and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Turnchapel is one of 59 places in Plymouth we cover.
Here we cover the PL9, PL4 and PL95 postcode area. From Lake Road, Park Lane and Barton Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Cattedown (1 mile north), Oreston (1 mile north-east), Hooe (1 mile south-east), Hoe (1 mile north-west) and Lipson (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as North Prospect (3 miles north-west), Ham (3 miles north-west), Pennycross (3 miles north-west), Keyham (3 miles north-west), Burraton (6 miles north-west) and St Budeaux (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Turnchapel
In Turnchapel, that means homes near Plymstock School, Boringdon Arms and Plymouth Hoe and the streets around them. Also close by are Plymstock Library (1.3 miles east), Hooe Primary Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Church of St John (less than half a mile south). Turnchapel’s nearest station is Plymouth station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (1.5 miles north) and Plymouth Castle (0.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Penlee Battery.
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