West Sussex · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in West Ashling, West Sussex
Our technicians come to West Ashling for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- Black mould in the sealant
- Stained silicone
Bath resealing at your home in West Ashling
A good reseal is all about preparation: every bit of old silicone out, mould treated, the joint clean and dry. Then the fresh sealant goes on, as one neat, continuous bead. We are often asked to fix damp near the bath and silicone coming away from the tiles, in baths, basins & vanity units and shower trays & enclosures.
In a village like West Ashling, walls and floors in older homes are rarely perfectly straight, which makes a neat, lasting seal more important.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- West Ashling (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
West Ashling: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Bosham station?
Yes, landlords and agents book us regularly.
Do you work for schools and businesses in West Ashling?
Yes, we work for schools, leisure centres and businesses. Send photos and details of the building.
Can new silicone go over old?
We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone does not stick to old.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Normally because the bath or tray moves. We seal baths full of water.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover West Ashling?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to West Ashling for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Dry the seal after bathing
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. It may be more than a reseal, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant can let water reach the walls and floor, which costs far more to put right. Replacement in West Ashling means trades, travel and waste removal, while a repair is a single visit.
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Ashling
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our Full price list.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around West Ashling, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
For developers and builders, we fix 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 to keep costs down.
Nearby places to West Ashling
Also in West Ashling
What we are called out for in West Ashling
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning cannot get it all out.
Common reasons people in West Ashling contact us are:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Silicone smeared on tiles
We also work for schools, leisure centres and businesses, so if you care for a building such as Funtington Primary School, changing rooms and washrooms can be repaired in place too.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
West Ashling: what to know about resealing
Landlords with property near Bosham station (about 1.2 miles south) use us between tenancies, so baths and showers are repaired rather than replaced.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO18 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.
All of PO18 is covered for bath resealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your bath or shower is in a home on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or anywhere close by, we can come to you. Other places close to West Ashling include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Around West Ashling
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to West Ashling is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
What affects the price in West Ashling
We don’t charge extra for travel to West Ashling. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath or shower, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A flexing bath
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Hidden water damage
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take around two hours. Somewhere like West Ashling needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the bath resealing comes with us in one trip.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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