Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Bath Resealing in West Side
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in West Side, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Black spots in the silicone
- A messy previous reseal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
Why it’s worth resealing in West Side
Resealing costs very little. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Side
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before booking
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing.
About our bath resealing in West Side
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone will not bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Whether it’s old sealant that looks dirty and gaps by the taps, we can usually put it right.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
- Location
- West Side (HS2)
- County
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
West Side and the surrounding area
West Side is about 11 miles north-west of Stornoway, in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Our repair technicians come to clients in West Side, so there is no workshop to go to. West Side is one of 87 places in Na h-Eileanan Siar where we work.
All of HS2 is covered. Whether you live on Gleann Mor, Heatherhill and Sraid na Loch or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Barabhas (1 mile north-west), Bragar (4 miles west), Shader (4 miles north-east), Borgh (6 miles north-east) and Shawbost (7 miles west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in West Side
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Free Church, among other places. The countryside around West Side includes Loch Mòr Bharabhais and Roishal More.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a couple of hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Repairs by material
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
DIY kit or professional 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 typically cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Keep bottles off the joints
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. There may be more going on, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.
What bath resealing costs
There is no area surcharge for West Side. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Your questions about bath resealing in West Side
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We seal baths full of water.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Side
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Hidden water damage
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
What else we do in West Side
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
