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Bath Resealing in Bitterne
Bath resealing in and around Bitterne: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- A messy previous reseal
- Damp near the bath
Common questions in Bitterne
Do you cover Bitterne?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Bitterne. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can new silicone go over old?
Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Generally after around 24 hours. We will tell you the exact time.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
About our bath resealing in Bitterne
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. Common call-outs are for black mould in the sealant and silicone coming away from the tiles, in kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and wet rooms.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- County
- Southampton
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Bitterne
Other services in Bitterne
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bitterne use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Bitterne and nearby
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Customers in Bitterne get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Bitterne is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 68 miles away.
Our visits in SO18 and SO19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Bitterne on the A3024, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Bitterne, we cover Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bitterne
We visit homes around Bitterne CE Primary School, Riverside Park and Church of the Holy Saviour. Nearby too are St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west), Itchen College (within half a mile south-east) and The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Open spaces near Bitterne include Netley Common.
Different materials, different repairs
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, with the joint fully dried first.
What bath resealing costs
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
For a price in Bitterne, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What we are called out for in Bitterne
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Unsealed corners
- Stained silicone
- Damp near the bath
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who will actually do the work
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a couple of hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Keep the joints dry
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, generally around 24 hours.
Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
