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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Dunkirk, Kent

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Dunkirk, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Unsealed corners
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Mould you cannot clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Dunkirk

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

Baths

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

Bath resealing at your home in Dunkirk

The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone will not bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. If you’re dealing with missing sealant behind the taps and stained silicone, we can help, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Area
Dunkirk (ME13)
County
Kent
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

FAQs for Dunkirk

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We fill the bath before sealing it.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

How much does bath resealing cost in Dunkirk?

Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Do you cover Dunkirk?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Dunkirk and the rest of Kent. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

How long does silicone take to cure?

Normally about a day later. We confirm before we leave.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

Do you need bath resealing in Dunkirk?

No sealant lasts for ever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Unsealed corners
  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Sealant that’s split or lifting

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How to look after the finish
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Choosing a repair company

What affects the price in Dunkirk

You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Doing more than one item at once

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your pictures

You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Any details about the material
  • One picture of the entire bath or shower
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Resealing in Dunkirk: why it matters

Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Work done at your home or business
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our pricing.

The process

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes about two hours for a bath. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Dunkirk and the surrounding area

Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Dunkirk or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Dunkirk is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Dunkirk to London (about 48 miles away).

Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road and Courtenay Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Dunkirk

Typical jobs here are in homes near Christ Church, The Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. Dunkirk’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.

Map of Dunkirk © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to look after the repair

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Let steam out after showers
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner

Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.

Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Dunkirk

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

When we’d advise against a repair

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Very wide gaps that need a trim

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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