Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Resealing for Widewall homes
Bath resealing for Widewall, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Damp near the bath
Bath resealing in Widewall, done in place
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone won’t bond to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. Our repair technicians work on shower trays & enclosures, basins & vanity units and wet rooms, and the jobs we see most are leaks at the edges and gaps in the seal.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Widewall (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Widewall
Poor ventilation speeds things up: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould takes hold.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- An untidy old seal
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- Unsealed corners
- Leaks at the edges
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Landlord and trade work in Widewall
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Widewall as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
FAQs for Widewall
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
How much does bath resealing cost in Widewall?
We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to old.
Do you cover the entire of the Orkney Islands?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Widewall. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Hidden water damage
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Widewall
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Open a window after bathing
Good ventilation is the best protection, and dry the joints after bathing.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes about two hours for a bath, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We ensure the joint is completely dry.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Why it’s worth resealing in Widewall
Resealing costs very little, and it protects everything around the bath. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Widewall
- No need to remove anything
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our full price list.
Widewall and the surrounding area
Widewall is about 12 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands.
Every address in KW17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Widewall is on the B9042, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also travel to St Margaret's Hope (2 miles north-east), Grimness (3 miles north-east), Burray Village (4 miles north-east), St Mary's (7 miles north) and Lyness (8 miles west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Widewall
Nearby you will also find W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Mill Pond and Ward Hill.
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