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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Great Hallingbury, Essex

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Great Hallingbury and across Essex. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Mould you can’t clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Bath resealing in Great Hallingbury without replacing anything

Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and a new seal stops it. Typical jobs include black mould in the sealant and old sealant that looks dirty, in wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.

Area
Great Hallingbury (CM22)
Region
Essex
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

What we can’t put right

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

  • Hollow or loose tiles
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder

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

Materials we repair

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Shower trays

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

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

Why it’s worth resealing in Great Hallingbury

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Take a look at our full price list.

When to call us in Great Hallingbury

Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.

The things clients usually mention when they call are:

  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Gaps by the taps
  • A messy previous reseal

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Who turns up on the day

Our hiring checklist

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes about two hours for a bath. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. The joint is dried thoroughly.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, including around the taps.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

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 to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Get a free quote

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Prices and what affects them

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

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

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

Quotes from your photos

Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Something in shot to show the size

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Landlord and trade work in Great Hallingbury

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Great Hallingbury as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

About Great Hallingbury

Great Hallingbury is about 2 miles south-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Jobs in Great Hallingbury are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex. We work right across the region, from Great Hallingbury to London (about 28 miles away).

Here we cover the CM22 postcode area. We also cover the places around Great Hallingbury: Little Hallingbury (1 mile south-west), Thorley Street (2 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (2 miles north-west), Gaston Green (2 miles south-west) and Birchanger (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles south-west), Loughton (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Waltham Abbey (14 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (7 miles east).

Near you in Great Hallingbury

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Giles, Thorn Grove Primary School and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College. The closest station to Great Hallingbury is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herts and Essex Hospital (1.1 miles north-west) and Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.

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Common questions in Great Hallingbury

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

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