Dorset · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Little Ansty, Dorset
Bath resealing for Little Ansty, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Damp near the bath
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- An untidy old seal
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes around two hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- We run a continuous bead of new silicone.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Bath resealing at your home in Little Ansty
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. If you are dealing with missing sealant behind the taps and black spots in the silicone, we can typically put it right.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Little Ansty (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Little Ansty
Little Ansty (also: Pleck) is about 8 miles west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Wherever you are in the DT2 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of DT2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Little Ansty include Higher Ansty (1 mile south), Lower Ansty (1 mile south), Ansty (1 mile south), Melcombe Bingham (1 mile south) and Hilton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (10 miles south-west), Blandford Forum (8 miles east), Gillingham (14 miles north), Shaftesbury (13 miles north-east), Sherborne (11 miles north-west) and Corfe Mullen (14 miles east).
What’s near Little Ansty
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milton Abbey School and Parish Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Brewery Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bulbarrow Hill.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Nearby places to Little Ansty
Also in Little Ansty
When to call us in Little Ansty
Sealant does not last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- An untidy old seal
- Black mould in the sealant
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Old sealant that looks dirty
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- If travel is included in the price
- Who will actually do the work
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Little Ansty as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Use the extractor fan
- Open a window after bathing
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
Use the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.
What bath resealing costs
We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
For a price in Little Ansty, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Your questions about bath resealing in Little Ansty
When can I use the bath after resealing?
We will give you the curing time.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
My seal keeps tearing. Why?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. Persistent splitting can mean the support needs attention.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How long does a reseal take?
Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.
Why reseal now?
Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little Ansty
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
