Essex · England
Bath Resealing in Fordstreet
Local bath resealing for Fordstreet: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- An untidy old seal
- Stained silicone
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take about two hours for a bath.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
About our bath resealing in Fordstreet
We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. Whether it’s silicone coming away from the tiles and gaps by the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Area
- Fordstreet (CO6)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why it’s worth resealing in Fordstreet
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far 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.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our pricing.
Common problems we fix in Fordstreet
No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Gaps by the taps
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Leaks at the edges
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
What affects the price in Fordstreet
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Most clients in Fordstreet get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Fordstreet and nearby
Fordstreet is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Our repair technicians come to customers in Fordstreet and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex. Our jobs stretch from Fordstreet to London (about 47 miles away).
All of CO6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Ford Street, Fordstreet Hill and Ponders Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Rose Green (1 mile north-west), Chappel (2 miles north-west), Swan Street (2 miles west), Wakes Colne (2 miles north-west) and Great Tey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
What’s near Fordstreet
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Margaret and St Catherine, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Mount Bures (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Fordstreet includes Iron Latch.
Also near Fordstreet
What else we do in Fordstreet
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Ventilate the bathroom well
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Keep the joints dry
Use the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
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 usually cheaper.
Fordstreet questions
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How long does resealing take?
Typically a couple of hours, plus curing time.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Do you cover Fordstreet?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Fordstreet. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
How much does bath resealing cost in Fordstreet?
Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
