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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in West Marden, West Sussex

Bath resealing in West Marden without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.

  • Sealant that is split or lifting
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • A messy previous reseal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near West Marden

How to look after the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Keep the joints dry
  • Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
  • Let steam out after showers

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

If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.

Bath resealing at your home in West Marden

A reseal is a small job that makes a big difference. Fresh joints make the whole room look cleaner, and they protect the walls and floor. Our repair technicians work on baths, basins & vanity units and shower trays & enclosures, and the jobs we see most are mould you can’t clean out and an untidy old seal.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
West Marden (PO18)
County
West Sussex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Landlords, agents and businesses in West Marden

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in West Sussex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

The process

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a couple of hours. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We cut out all of the old sealant.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

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When a repair isn’t the answer

We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Very wide gaps that need a trim
  • Hidden water damage
  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Where we work around West Marden

West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We visit customers in West Marden and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. West Marden is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.

Every address in PO18 is covered. If you are just outside West Marden, we cover Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).

What’s near West Marden

In West Marden, that means homes near The Parish Church of St Mary, Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School and The Coach And Horses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.

Map of West Marden © OpenStreetMap contributors

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Baths

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

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

Common questions in West Marden

Why does my sealant keep splitting?

Movement is the usual cause. We fill the bath before sealing it.

Are there extra charges for West Marden?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What information do you need?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

What does bath resealing cost?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Signs you need bath resealing in West Marden

In time, even good sealant discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Leaks at the edges
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How soon you can use it again

Our hiring checklist

Is resealing worth it?

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is, and it protects everything around the bath. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • One visit for most repairs
  • No extra charge for your area

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