Bedford Borough · England
Bath Resealing in Kempston
Bath resealing across Kempston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Black mould in the sealant
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a couple of hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
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
Bath resealing at your home in Kempston
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Common call-outs are for an untidy old seal and discoloured, yellow sealant, on baths, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Kempston (MK42, MK43)
- Region
- Bedford Borough
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Open a window after bathing
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Keep the joints dry
- Keep bottles off the joints
Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, so we will tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
What we’re called out for in Kempston
Sealant doesn’t last forever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould loves, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- An untidy old seal
- Damp near the bath
- Black mould in the sealant
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Prices and what affects them
There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Questions from Kempston
Do you cover the entire of Bedford Borough?
We cover the whole UK, including Kempston and the rest of Bedford Borough. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We seal baths full of water.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Kempston and the surrounding area
Kempston is about 2 miles south-west of Bedford, in Bedford Borough. Jobs in Kempston are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 94 towns and villages across Bedford Borough, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kempston to London (about 46 miles away).
Every address in MK42 and MK43 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Thirlmere Road and Ullswater Close. Main roads around Kempston include the A6 and B531, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Queens Park (1 mile north), Cauldwell (1 mile north-east), Elstow (1 mile east), Castle (2 miles north-east) and Harpur (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Goldington (4 miles north-east), Shortstown (3 miles east), Marston Moretaine (4 miles south-west), Putnoe (4 miles north-east), Cranfield (5 miles south-west) and Bromham (3 miles north-west). Kempston is among the bigger towns we cover in Bedford Borough.
Local landmarks in Kempston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of the Transfiguration, Daubeney Academy and Westfield Middle School, among other places. You’ll also find Bedford Road Primary School (within half a mile north) and King William IV Public House (within half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Bedford St Johns station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Risinghoe Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and Bedford Museum (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Browns Wood Local Nature Reserve and Stewartby Lake.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Hidden water damage
- A flexing bath
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
Landlord and trade work in Kempston
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kempston use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
