Gloucestershire · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Kingsway Village, Gloucestershire

Bath resealing for Kingsway Village, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Mould you can’t clean out
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • An untidy old seal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Kingsway Village

How we handle bath resealing in Kingsway Village

A good reseal is all about preparation: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Only then does the new sealant go on, in a neat, continuous bead. We work on basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and baths, and people most often call us about gaps in the seal and silicone smeared on tiles.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Kingsway Village (GL2, GL4, GL1)
Area hub
Gloucestershire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Kingsway Village: your questions answered

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Kingsway Village included. Travel is included in the price.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Kingsway Village

If you manage property in Kingsway Village, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kingsway Village use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Different materials, different repairs

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Our work in Kingsway Village

Kingsway Village is about 3 miles south-west of Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover 470 places in Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 48 miles away.

Every address in GL2, GL4 and GL1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Naas Lane, Baird Road and Mona Avenue. Close by, we cover Quedgeley (1 mile north-west), Hardwicke (1 mile south-west), Hunts Grove (1 mile south), Tuffley (1 mile north-east) and Whaddon (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (10 miles north-east), Gloucester (3 miles north-east), Stroud (6 miles south), Tewkesbury (13 miles north-east), St Paul's (10 miles north-east) and Cirencester (15 miles south-east).

What’s near Kingsway Village

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St James, Holmleigh Park High School and Kingsway Primary School, among other places. Kingsway Village’s nearest station is Gloucester station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Eastgate Shopping Centre (3.2 miles north) and Haresfield Mount (2 miles south). The countryside around Kingsway Village includes Robinswood Hill and Lassington Wood.

Map of Kingsway Village © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Kingsway Village

Sealant does not last forever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Mould you cannot clean out
  • Gaps by the taps
  • Old sealant that looks dirty

What to look for in a quote

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

What we do, step by step

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes around two hours, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send pictures for a quote

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DIY kit or professional repair?

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.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

When we’d advise against a repair

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Movement in the bath or tray

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

What bath resealing costs

There is no area surcharge for Kingsway Village. The price reflects:

  • The type of damage
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material and finish
  • How many areas need work

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

For a price in Kingsway Village, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

How to look after the repair

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Let steam out after showers
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner

Good ventilation is the best protection, and wipe the joints after use.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

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