Dorset · England

Bath Resealing for East Melbury homes

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homeowners, landlords and businesses in East Melbury. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Black spots in the silicone
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in East Melbury

How we handle bath resealing in East Melbury

Resealing is quick, but it transforms the look. Fresh joints make the entire room look cleaner, and they protect the walls and floor. We work on shower trays & enclosures, baths and kitchen worktops & sinks, and the jobs we see most are mould you can’t clean out and discoloured, yellow sealant.

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

Location
East Melbury (SP7)
County
Dorset
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

How we price bath resealing

You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The material
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Details of any past repairs
  • What it’s made of, if you know

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

East Melbury questions

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Do you cover East Melbury?

We do. Technicians travel to East Melbury from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

How long does a reseal take?

A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

How do I stop mould in sealant?

Damp is the cause. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.

Will it make a mess?

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint is at its widest.

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow around two hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
  2. We clean the joint and treat any mould.
  3. We make sure the joint is completely dry.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.

Preparing for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

How to get a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

When to call us in East Melbury

No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould loves, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Sealant that is split or lifting
  • Mould you can’t clean out
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Silicone smeared on tiles

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How long it needs to cure

How to compare quotes

Why reseal now?

Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, which costs far more to put right. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • No need to remove anything
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Read our full price list.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

When we would advise against a repair

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

  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
  • Hollow or loose tiles
  • Movement in the bath or tray

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

Aftercare tips

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers

Use the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.

Where we work around East Melbury

East Melbury is about 8 miles north of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Wherever you are in the SP7 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.

Here we cover the SP7 postcode area. We also travel to Cann Common (1 mile north), Melbury Abbas (1 mile south-west), Cann (1 mile north-west), West Melbury (1 mile west) and Compton Abbas (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wimborne Minster (15 miles south-east), Blandford Forum (8 miles south), Verwood (15 miles south-east), Gillingham (6 miles north-west), Peacemarsh (7 miles north-west) and Sturminster Newton (7 miles south-west).

Near you in East Melbury

Around East Melbury, we work in homes near Shaftesbury School and Church of St Thomas. Well-known places in the area include Old Wardour Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Westminster Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around East Melbury includes Breeze Hill.

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