Hampshire · England

Bath Resealing in Keyhaven

We travel to Keyhaven for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • A messy previous reseal
  • Gaps in the seal
  • Damp near the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Keyhaven

How we handle bath resealing in Keyhaven

A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and a new seal stops it. We are frequently asked to fix discoloured, yellow sealant and damp near the bath, in wet rooms, baths and shower trays & enclosures.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Keyhaven and across Hampshire.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Location
Keyhaven (SO41)
Area hub
Hampshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Covering Keyhaven

Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Keyhaven or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Keyhaven is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.

Our visits in SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Keyhaven include Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).

What’s near Keyhaven

In Keyhaven, that means homes near Priestlands School, Church of All Saints and The Gun Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Keyhaven includes Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.

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Different materials, different repairs

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

Prices and what affects them

We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Access to the area

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Keyhaven. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your SO41 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Why it’s worth resealing in Keyhaven

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is, and it protects everything around the bath. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. 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.

Why book with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Read our prices page.

Do you need bath resealing in Keyhaven?

No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould loves, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Black mould in the sealant

Comparing quotes

  • Who turns up on the day
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

10 questions to ask before booking

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

  • Wet rooms
  • Baths
  • Basins & vanity units
  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Kitchen worktops & sinks

The process

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes around two hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  3. The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Get a quote

Most clients in Keyhaven get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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 doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Keeping it looking good

Aftercare is simple:

  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Give the seal a regular clean
  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting

Use the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

Questions from Keyhaven

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

Generally because the bath or tray moves. We fill the bath before sealing it.

What does bath resealing cost?

Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

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