Gloucestershire · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire

Our technicians come to Down Hatherley for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Unsealed corners
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Down Hatherley

Resealing in Down Hatherley: why it matters

Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

What you get with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our pricing.

How we handle bath resealing in Down Hatherley

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 resealing puts a stop to that. Common call-outs are for old sealant that looks dirty and an untidy old seal, across shower trays & enclosures, baths and basins & vanity units.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Location
Down Hatherley (GL2)
County
Gloucestershire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

What a repair can’t fix

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Down Hatherley: your questions answered

Do you come to Down Hatherley?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Down Hatherley. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How do I stop mould in sealant?

Mould needs moisture. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the whole UK, including Down Hatherley and the rest of Gloucestershire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

What affects the price in Down Hatherley

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Quotes from your photos

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Most customers in Down Hatherley get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

About Down Hatherley

Down Hatherley is about 4 miles north-east of Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Down Hatherley is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 41 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: GL2. We also travel to Barrow (2 miles north-east), Evington (2 miles north), The Leigh (2 miles north), Hayden (2 miles east) and Coombe Hill (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (5 miles east), Gloucester (4 miles south-west), Stroud (11 miles south), Tewkesbury (6 miles north), St Paul's (5 miles east) and Lansdown (5 miles east).

Local landmarks in Down Hatherley

Around Down Hatherley, we work in homes near Church of St Mary and Corpus Christi, Churchdown Park Recreation Ground and Norton Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gloucester station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kings Walk Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west) and Wotton Lawn Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Lassington Wood and Chosen Hill.

Map of Down Hatherley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Down Hatherley

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

How the visit works

We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a couple of hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
  3. We make sure the joint is completely dry.
  4. Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Open a window if you can
  • Make sure the area is dry

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

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Keeping it looking good

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Keep the joints dry
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Ventilate the bathroom well

Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

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