Kent · England
Bath Resealing for Detling homes
Fixed-price bath resealing in Detling and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Black mould in the sealant
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Signs you need bath resealing in Detling
Sealant doesn’t last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould loves, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Gaps in the seal
- Stained silicone
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
About our bath resealing in Detling
All of the old sealant is cut out, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. Whether it’s silicone coming away from the tiles and water getting behind the bath or tray, we can generally put it right, on kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and basins & vanity units alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Detling and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Detling (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Detling
Why does mould come back so fast?
Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Detling?
Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
All the old sealant comes out. New silicone will not bond to old.
What areas do you cover?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you come to Detling?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Detling. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Generally because the bath or tray moves, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Detling
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Detling, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes around two hours. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
For a price in Detling, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Hollow or loose tiles
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Places near Detling
Other services in Detling
Resealing in Detling: why it matters
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Detling. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Detling
- Fixed prices from your photos
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing.
Detling and the surrounding area
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Clients in Detling get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Detling is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Detling to London (32 miles away).
All of ME14 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Detling, we cover Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Detling
Our customers here include homes close to The Cock Horse pub, St Martin of Tours Church and The Larches, among other places. The closest station to Detling is Bearsted station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Detling Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
