Coventry · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Balsall Common, Coventry

Fixed-price bath resealing in Balsall Common and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Stained silicone
  • Mould you can’t clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Balsall Common

Bath resealing at your home in Balsall Common

Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and a new seal stops it. If you’re dealing with black mould in the sealant and discoloured, yellow sealant, we can usually put it right.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Balsall Common (CV7)
County
Coventry
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price bath resealing

We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send pictures for a quote

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

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Details of any past repairs
  • The material, if you know it

Most clients in Balsall Common get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Balsall Common questions

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Why does my sealant keep splitting?

Generally because the bath or tray moves. We seal baths full of water.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

How do I stop mould in sealant?

Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.

Do you cover the entire of Coventry?

Across the UK, and that includes Balsall Common. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Is there a call-out fee?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Air the room after use
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Give the seal a regular clean

Run the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

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.

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

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

Why it’s worth resealing in Balsall Common

Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why us?

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

See our prices page.

Covering Balsall Common

Balsall Common is about 4 miles north-west of Kenilworth, in Coventry. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Balsall Common, so there is no workshop to go to. Balsall Common is one of 88 towns and villages in Coventry we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 12 miles away.

Here we cover the CV7 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, Sear Hills Close and Kenilworth Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Beechwood (1 mile east), Carol Green (1 mile north-east), Fen End (1 mile south-west), Meer End (2 miles south) and Burton Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Coventry (6 miles east), Hillfields (7 miles east), Bishopsgate Green (6 miles east), Radford (6 miles east), Ernesford Grange (8 miles east) and Foleshill (8 miles east).

Around Balsall Common

Our clients here include homes close to St. Peter's, Balsall Common Primary School and The Brickmakers Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Balsall Common is Berkswell station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Kenilworth Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Oxpen Meadow Lake.

Map of Balsall Common © OpenStreetMap contributors

How it 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, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
  2. Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
  3. We dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.

Before we arrive

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

What a repair can’t fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Hidden water damage
  • A flexing bath

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Balsall Common

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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 normally the cheaper route.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Do you need bath resealing in Balsall Common?

A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: damp hangs around, and mould grows faster.

Customers generally contact us about:

  • Gaps in the seal
  • Leaks at the edges
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Old sealant that looks dirty

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How to look after the finish
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

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