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Bath Resealing for Whiterow homes

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

  • Stained silicone
  • Gaps by the taps
  • A messy previous reseal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Whiterow

What bath resealing costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • The material and finish
  • The type of damage
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your photos

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Bath resealing in Whiterow without replacing anything

A reseal is a small job that makes a big difference. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they protect the walls and floor. Our repair technicians work on baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and wet rooms, and people most frequently call us about gaps in the seal and water getting behind the bath or tray.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Highland.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Location
Whiterow (KW1)
County
Highland
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Whiterow: your questions answered

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

How long does resealing take?

Usually a couple of hours, plus curing time.

Do you come to Whiterow?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Whiterow. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What happens after I send photos?

We come back with a fixed quote, generally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.

How long does silicone take to cure?

Typically after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.

What we do, step by step

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow around two hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. We dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
  5. We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.

How to prepare

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Why reseal now?

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. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why book with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Fixed prices from your photos

Read our prices page.

Where we work around Whiterow

Whiterow is about 19 miles south-east of Thurso, in Highland. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Whiterow is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.

Here we cover the KW1 postcode area. We also travel to Wick (1 mile north), Haster (3 miles north-west), Staxigoe (3 miles north-east), Thrumster (3 miles south-west) and Ackergillshore (3 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.

Around Whiterow

Our customers here include homes close to Wick High School, Pulteneytown Parish Church and Bignold Park, among other places. Whiterow’s nearest station is Wick station, about 1.2 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Wick Heritage Museum (1.2 miles north) and Castle of Old Wick (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch Hempriggs.

Map of Whiterow © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Honest limits

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • A flexing bath
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Hollow or loose tiles

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

Materials we repair

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

What we’re called out for in Whiterow

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

The things customers typically mention when they call include:

  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Unsealed corners
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Black spots in the silicone

Comparing quotes

  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Who turns up on the day

How to compare quotes

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Whiterow

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

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