Kent · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Budds, Kent
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone at your home in Budds, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Mould you cannot clean out
- A messy previous reseal
- Damp near the bath
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Bath resealing at your home in Budds
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours, plus curing time. Whether it’s an untidy old seal and black spots in the silicone, we can help, on baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and basins & vanity units alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Budds (TN11)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.
Is resealing worth it?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list.
Covering Budds
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Clients in Budds get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Budds is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Budds to London (23 miles away).
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area. If you’re just outside Budds, we cover Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Around Budds
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shipbourne School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Church of St Giles and the streets around them. The closest station to Budds is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). For a walk, there is Barden Lake.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Ventilate the bathroom well
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.
Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Landlord and trade work in Budds
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
What bath resealing costs
There is no area surcharge for Budds. What changes the price is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Budds, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
When to call us in Budds
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning only removes the surface.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- An untidy old seal
- Unsealed corners
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a couple of hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
FAQs for Budds
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Across the UK, and that includes Budds. Prices do not change with location.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
How long does resealing take?
Generally a couple of hours, then it needs to cure.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
All the old sealant comes out. New silicone won’t bond to old.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
What else we do in Budds
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
