Oxfordshire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Botley, Oxfordshire
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in Botley. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Gaps by the taps
- Black mould in the sealant
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Bath resealing at your home in Botley
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. We regularly repair shower trays & enclosures, wet rooms and basins & vanity units, and people most often call us about unsealed corners and mould you can’t clean out.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Botley and across Oxfordshire.
- Area
- Botley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Botley
How long does silicone take to cure?
You’ll get the curing time from us.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Something is moving. Persistent splitting can mean the support needs attention.
Do you cover Botley?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Botley and the rest of Oxfordshire. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Where we work around Botley
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Jobs in Botley are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Botley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.
All of OX2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Near you in Botley
In Botley, that means homes near Raleigh Park, Matthew Arnold School and Somerville College Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Peter and St Paul (within half a mile east), The Seacourt Bridge pub (less than half a mile north-east) and Botley School (less than half a mile north-east). Botley’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
When to call us in Botley
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
Different materials, different repairs
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Air the room after use
- Keep the joints dry
- Keep bottles off the joints
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
What bath resealing costs
You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Nearby places to Botley
What else we do in Botley
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to around two hours, tidy-up included.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Botley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Why it’s worth resealing in Botley
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. A proper reseal removes the old first. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Botley
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
