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Bath Resealing in Canton

We travel to Canton for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Leaks at the edges
  • Gaps by the taps
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath resealing in Canton?

How we handle bath resealing in Canton

Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and a new seal stops it. Common call-outs are for mould you can’t clean out and unsealed corners, across kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and baths.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Canton as everywhere else we work.

Where
Canton (CF11, CF5)
Area hub
Cardiff
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

How the visit works

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a couple of hours, including clearing up.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Make sure the area is dry

Getting a price

For a price in Canton, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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When a repair isn’t the answer

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Hidden water damage
  • Movement in the bath or tray
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

How to care for the repair

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
  • Let steam out after showers
  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.

Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

Covering Canton

Canton is about 2 miles south-west of Cardiff, in Cardiff. Anywhere in CF11, we come to you. We work in 91 places in Cardiff.

All of CF11 and CF5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Gray Lane, Beda Road and Moors Lane and the roads around them. Canton sits on or near the A4232, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Canton include Victoria Park (1 mile north-west), Pwll-coch (1 mile north-west), Pontcanna (1 mile north-east), Llandaff (1 mile north) and Leckwith (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Penylan (3 miles north-east), St Mellons (6 miles north-east), Llanrumney (5 miles north-east), Morristown (3 miles south), Birchgrove (3 miles north) and Rhiwbina (3 miles north).

Local landmarks in Canton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Sanatorium Park, Lansdowne Primary School and Fitzalan High School. You’ll also find Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology (1.4 miles north-east), St John's Church (under half a mile south) and The Lansdowne Hotel (under half a mile east). Canton has its own railway station: Ninian Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Welsh Cricket (0.9 miles north-east) and Castle Arcade (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and T. G. Tibbetts.

Map of Canton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why it’s worth resealing in Canton

Resealing costs very little. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Every job is a little different, 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?

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Everything repaired in place
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our pricing.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

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, with the joint fully dried first.

Common questions in Canton

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

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 it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

What happens after I send photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Canton.

When can I use the bath after resealing?

Normally after around 24 hours. We’ll tell you the exact time.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Canton

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Canton as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

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.

Common problems we fix in Canton

Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the sealant itself, so cleaning cannot get it all out.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Missing sealant behind the taps

What your quote should include

  • How your room will be protected
  • Who will actually do the work
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How soon you can use it again

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