Kent · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Horden, Kent
Bath resealing for Horden, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Gaps in the seal
- An untidy old seal
- Damp near the bath
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Let steam out after showers
- Wipe the joints dry after use
Good ventilation is the best protection, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
Bath resealing at your home in Horden
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Typical jobs include silicone smeared on tiles and silicone coming away from the tiles, on basins & vanity units, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Why it’s worth resealing in Horden
A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is, and it protects everything around the bath. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Horden. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horden
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the whole bath or shower
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
Questions from Horden
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Horden. Prices do not change with location.
How long before I can shower?
Normally about a day later. We confirm before we leave.
Can new silicone go over old?
No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you work in Horden?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Horden from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a couple of hours. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Most customers in Horden get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Signs you need bath resealing in Horden
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed with the bath empty.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps in the seal
- Black mould in the sealant
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Silicone smeared on tiles
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Aftercare advice
Where we work around Horden
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Horden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 36 miles away.
Our visits in TN17 and TN12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Hill Top and Husheath Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Horden
We visit homes around Colliers Green Church of England Primary School and The Gill. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 2.9 miles north. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
