County Durham · England
Bath Resealing for Great Lumley homes
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in Great Lumley. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- An untidy old seal
- Damp near the bath
- Unsealed corners
Bath resealing in Great Lumley without replacing anything
All of the old sealant is cut out, deal with any mould, and reseal with new mould-resistant silicone. We do this for baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. Our technicians work on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks, and the jobs we see most are an untidy old seal and stained silicone.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Great Lumley (DH3)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Great Lumley
Great Lumley is about 2 miles south-east of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. Jobs in Great Lumley are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Great Lumley is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Great Lumley to Newcastle upon Tyne (11 miles away).
Our visits in DH3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Cocken Lane, Frosterley Drive and Eggleston Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Castle Dene (1 mile north), Lumley Thicks (1 mile north-east), Woodstone Village (1 mile north-east), Bournmoor (2 miles north-east) and New Lambton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Durham (4 miles south), Consett (12 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (15 miles south), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-west), Spennymoor (10 miles south) and Seaham (8 miles east).
What’s near Great Lumley
Around Great Lumley, we work in homes near Christ Church Lumley, Lumley Junior School and The Warriors Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Chester-le-Street (2.1 miles north-west) and Lambton Castle (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Warden Law and WWT Washington.
Your questions about bath resealing in Great Lumley
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Usually after around 24 hours. We’ll tell you the exact time.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
We always remove the old sealant completely. New silicone won’t bond to old.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How long does a reseal take?
Around two hours for a bath, plus curing time.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Common problems we fix in Great Lumley
In time, even good sealant discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- An untidy old seal
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Black mould in the sealant
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the room is protected while they work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Do not stand toiletries on the seal
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Let steam out after showers
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
Resealing in Great Lumley: why it matters
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is and protects the walls and floor. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Great Lumley customers choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before booking
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list.
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How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. 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.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- We dry the joint thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
If you’re in Great Lumley and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
What affects the price in Great Lumley
We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
