Leicestershire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Foston, Leicestershire
Our technicians come to Foston for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Leaks at the edges
- Black mould in the sealant
- An untidy old seal
How we handle bath resealing in Foston
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed. Most jobs take a couple of hours, then it needs to cure. We are often asked to fix silicone smeared on tiles and leaks at the edges, across wet rooms, basins & vanity units and baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Foston and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Foston (LE8)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Foston questions
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
All the old sealant comes out. New silicone will not bond to old.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Where we work around Foston
Foston is about 2 miles south of Wigston, in Leicestershire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Foston is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Here we cover the LE8 postcode area. We also travel to Kilby Bridge (1 mile north), Countesthorpe (1 mile west), Peatling Magna (2 miles south), South Wigston (2 miles north-west) and Wigston (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hinckley (11 miles west), Syston (10 miles north), Lutterworth (8 miles south-west), Blaby (3 miles north-west), Broughton Astley (5 miles west) and Earl Shilton (9 miles west).
What’s near Foston
Our customers here include homes close to Countesthorpe Leysland Community College, Church of St Bartholomew and Kilby St Mary's Church of England Primary School. The nearest railway station is South Wigston station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Fielding Johnson Building (4.9 miles north) and Wigston Folk Museum (2.1 miles north).
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Foston
- A fixed quote before booking
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our prices page.
Signs you need bath resealing in Foston
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- A messy previous reseal
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A flexing bath
- Hidden water damage
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take around two hours.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Use the extractor fan
Use the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
