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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Whiddon, Devon
Bath resealing in and around Whiddon: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Stained silicone
- Damp near the bath
- Sealant that is split or lifting
Why reseal now?
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. 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. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whiddon
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our pricing.
About our bath resealing in Whiddon
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint opens fully, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. We regularly repair wet rooms, baths and shower trays & enclosures, and people most frequently call us about a messy previous reseal and leaks at the edges.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Whiddon (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Whiddon
Whiddon is about 4 miles north of Barnstaple, in Devon. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Whiddon, so there is no workshop to go to. Whiddon is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX31. Neighbouring places we cover include Bittadon (2 miles north), Ashford (2 miles south-west), Shirwell Cross (3 miles south-east), Bradiford (3 miles south) and Pilton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (4 miles south), Bideford (10 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (6 miles north), Braunton (4 miles west), Newport (4 miles south) and South Molton (13 miles south-east).
Around Whiddon
In Whiddon, that means homes near Muddiford Inn & Resturaunt, Marwood School and Church of St Michael, among other places. Whiddon’s nearest station is Barnstaple station, roughly 3.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find North Devon Athenaeum (3.5 miles south) and North Devon District Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Whiddon includes Fremington Local Nature Reserve.
Whiddon questions
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Devon. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Mould needs moisture. Ventilation and drying keep it clean longer.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you come to Whiddon?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Whiddon from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How long does resealing take?
Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.
Towns and villages near Whiddon
Also in Whiddon
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Air the room after use
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.
Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
Prices and what affects them
We do not charge extra for travel to Whiddon. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes about two hours for a bath. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A flexing bath
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Whiddon
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
Landlord and trade work in Whiddon
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What we are called out for in Whiddon
Even good sealant eventually discolours. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.
The things customers generally mention when they call include:
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Gaps by the taps
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
