Greater London · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Chinatown, Greater London
Local bath resealing for Chinatown: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Stained silicone
- Damp near the bath
- Black spots in the silicone
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow about two hours for a bath, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
How we handle bath resealing in Chinatown
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint opens fully, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. We regularly repair basins & vanity units, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures, and the jobs we see most are missing sealant behind the taps and gaps in the seal.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Chinatown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Every address in W1F, W1D and W1T is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Main roads around Chinatown include the A4 and A301, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Chinatown: Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chinatown
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Harris Westminster Sixth Form, Waxy O'Connor's pub and London Library. Other local landmarks include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west), Soho Parish CofE Primary School (under half a mile west), St Anne's Churchyard (within half a mile north-west) and St Anne's Church (under half a mile north-west). Chinatown has its own railway station: Tottenham Court Road station. Other landmarks nearby include St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Chinatown includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Westminster St James (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Chinatown
What else we do in Chinatown
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 generally cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Chinatown, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A flexing bath
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Air the room after use
Keep the room well ventilated, and wipe the joints after use to keep mould away.
Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
Is resealing worth it?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why Chinatown clients choose us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No extra charge for your area
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list.
FAQs for Chinatown
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath or shower and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How long does a reseal take?
Normally a couple of hours, then it needs to cure.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Chinatown. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your W1F postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
