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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Hawthorn, County Durham
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Hawthorn, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps by the taps
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Silicone smeared on tiles
About our bath resealing in Hawthorn
A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and resealing puts a stop to that. Common call-outs are for silicone smeared on tiles and gaps by the taps, on kitchen worktops & sinks, basins & vanity units and shower trays & enclosures.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Hawthorn (SR7)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
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What else we do in Hawthorn
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Baths
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes about two hours for a bath for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- Next we clean the joint and deal with mould.
- We dry the joint 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, taps included.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hawthorn
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Use the extractor fan
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, usually around 24 hours.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
When to call us in Hawthorn
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Damp near the bath
- Black mould in the sealant
- An untidy old seal
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
Prices and what affects them
Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Hawthorn: your questions answered
How do I stop mould in sealant?
Usually poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
When can I use the bath after resealing?
Typically after around 24 hours. We will tell you the exact time.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Hawthorn included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Hawthorn and the surrounding area
Hawthorn is about 2 miles south of Seaham, in County Durham. Jobs in Hawthorn are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Hawthorn is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the SR7 postcode area. That includes homes on West Lane, Glencot Grove and High West Lane. If you are just outside Hawthorn, we cover Murton (2 miles north-west), Dalton-le-Dale (2 miles north), Deneside (2 miles north), Dawdon (2 miles north-east) and Seaham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Durham (9 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (15 miles south-west), Spennymoor (12 miles south-west), Chester-le-Street (10 miles west), Peterlee (3 miles south) and Stanley (14 miles west).
Around Hawthorn
We visit homes around Easington Academy, St Michael and All Angels Church and The Pemberton Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Seaham station, about 2.6 miles north. A little further out are Dalton Park (1.3 miles north-west) and Castle Eden (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Beacon Hill.
- Other local spots include Easington (0.8 miles south)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
