Kent · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Grove, Kent
Bath resealing across Grove and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- An untidy old seal
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
Questions from Grove
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Are there extra charges for Grove?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you work in Grove?
We do. We send a technician to Grove for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Bath resealing in Grove, done in place
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 wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and baths, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the seal and stained silicone.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Grove (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep the joints dry
- Air the room after use
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
Do you need bath resealing in Grove?
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Black mould in the sealant
- An untidy old seal
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps in the seal
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
Grove and nearby
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Grove is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Grove to London (58 miles away).
Jobs in CT3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Around Grove
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area, The Grove Ferry Inn and Preston Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 3.8 miles west. Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for about two hours for a bath. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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How we price bath resealing
We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole bath or shower
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Nearby places to Grove
What else we do in Grove
Why it’s worth resealing in Grove
Putting new silicone over old does not last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Grove
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
