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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in West Buckland, Devon

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in West Buckland. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Unsealed corners
  • Stained silicone
  • Damp near the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in West Buckland?

About our bath resealing in West Buckland

The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. If you are dealing with damp near the bath and silicone coming away from the tiles, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
West Buckland (EX32)
Region
Devon
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Why reseal now?

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our full price list.

Repairs by material

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

FAQs for West Buckland

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide, so West Buckland is covered. Prices do not change with location.

Do you work in West Buckland?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to West Buckland for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What information do you need?

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

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

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

How long will it take?

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

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working.

Does someone need to be in?

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

How the visit works

We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes about two hours for a bath. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. The joint is dried thoroughly.
  4. We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
  5. We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Ask for a price

If you are in West Buckland and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Keeping it looking good

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Open a window after bathing
  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly

Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.

West Buckland and nearby

West Buckland is about 6 miles east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Jobs in West Buckland are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. West Buckland is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.

Every address in EX32 is within our area. We also cover the places around West Buckland: Gunn (2 miles north-west), Yarnacott (2 miles west), Filleigh (2 miles south), Swimbridge (2 miles south-west) and Harford (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (6 miles west), Bideford (13 miles west), Ilfracombe (13 miles north-west), Braunton (11 miles west), Newport (6 miles west) and South Molton (5 miles south-east).

Landmarks near West Buckland

We visit homes around Church of St Peter. A little further out are South Molton Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Bratton Fleming Mound (4.1 miles north).

Map of West Buckland © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in West Buckland

We charge the same across the UK, including West Buckland. The price reflects:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How much damage there is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • Hidden water damage
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Hollow or loose tiles

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

Do you need bath resealing in West Buckland?

Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.

Common reasons people in West Buckland contact us are:

  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant

Questions to ask before you book

  • How to look after the finish
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Who turns up on the day

Our hiring checklist

For landlords and businesses

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

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