Bournemouth · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Knighton, Bournemouth

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Knighton. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Gaps in the seal
  • Mould you can’t clean out
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Knighton

Bath resealing in Knighton, done in place

The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. If you are dealing with a messy previous reseal and black mould in the sealant, we can help, on shower trays & enclosures, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks alike.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Location
Knighton (BH11, BH21)
Region
Bournemouth
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Common questions in Knighton

Do you come to Knighton?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Knighton and the rest of Bournemouth. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Knighton?

Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BH11 postcode.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

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.

Signs you need bath resealing in Knighton

Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.

Customers typically contact us about:

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray

Before booking anyone

  • How the colour is matched
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How changes to the job are handled

Choosing a repair company

Landlords, agents and businesses in Knighton

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

How the visit works

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take about two hours for a bath.

  1. All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
  2. We clean the joint and treat any mould.
  3. We make sure the joint is completely dry.
  4. We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
  5. We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.

How to prepare

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Knighton and the surrounding area

Knighton is about 2 miles south-west of Ferndown, in Bournemouth. We travel to homes and businesses in Knighton, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Knighton is one of 20 towns and villages in Bournemouth where we work.

Our technicians cover all of the BH11 and BH21 postcode area. If you’re just outside Knighton, we cover Bearwood (1 mile south), Hampreston (1 mile north), Longham (1 mile north-east), Canford Magna (1 mile north-west) and Little Canford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Bournemouth (4 miles south-east), Springbourne (5 miles south-east), Muscliff (3 miles south-east), Pokesdown (6 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles south-east) and Boscombe (5 miles south-east).

What’s near Knighton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Fernheath Playing Fields, LeAF Studio and LeAF Studio, among other places. Other local landmarks include St. Barnabas Church (0.8 miles south) and Bearwood Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles south-west). Knighton’s nearest station is Branksome station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Alderney Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Stapehill Abbey (1.7 miles north).

Map of Knighton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Resealing in Knighton: why it matters

Resealing costs very little. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. A few things move the price: 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 us?

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

See our full price list.

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

Looking after it afterwards

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Let steam out after showers
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Store bottles on a shelf

Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

If you notice damp, stains on the ceiling below or loose tiles, act quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we’ll say if you need a builder or plumber.

Repairs by material

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

Baths

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

What affects the price in Knighton

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How much damage there is
  • What the surface is made of

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

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