Scottish Borders · Scotland

Bath Resealing in Woll

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Woll, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Gaps by the taps
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Mould you cannot clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Woll

Bath resealing at your home in Woll

The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone won’t bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Common call-outs are for black mould in the sealant and stained silicone, in kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and shower trays & enclosures.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Woll (TD7)
County
Scottish Borders
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes about two hours for a bath. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  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

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Common questions in Woll

What does bath resealing cost?

We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Will there be a smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

How long will it take?

A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.

Do you work in Woll?

We do. We send a technician to Woll for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

How long does silicone take to cure?

We will give you the curing time, normally around a day.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Why it’s worth resealing in Woll

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It peels within weeks, and traps mould underneath. A proper reseal removes the old first. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Woll clients choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our pricing.

Where we work around Woll

Woll is about 4 miles south of Selkirk, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 34 miles away.

Here we cover the TD7 postcode area. We also travel to Ashkirk (1 mile north-east), Selkirk (4 miles north), Stirches (4 miles south-east), Lilliesleaf (4 miles north-east) and Burnfoot (5 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (9 miles north), Hawick (5 miles south-east), Jedburgh (12 miles east), Wilton (5 miles south-east), Innerleithen (12 miles north-west) and Melrose (9 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Woll

In Woll, that means homes near Ashkirk Parish Church and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Peel Hill (3.7 miles north) and Hawick Community Hospital (5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Headshaw Loch and Hare and Dunhog Mosses.

Map of Woll © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we are called out for in Woll

Poor ventilation speeds things up: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould takes hold.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Gaps in the seal
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Damp near the bath
  • Silicone smeared on tiles

What to look for in a quote

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

What we can’t put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
  • A flexing bath
  • Hollow or loose tiles

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

Materials we work on in Woll

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

What bath resealing costs

We charge the same across the UK, including Woll. The price reflects:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The colour and finish to match

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A photo taken from further back

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

How to care for the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
  • Keep the joints dry
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly

Good ventilation is the best protection, and wipe the joints after use.

Reseal before water gets in. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

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