Coventry · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Longford, Coventry
Fixed-price bath resealing in Longford and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- A messy previous reseal
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Bath resealing in Longford without replacing anything
A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and a new seal stops it. We work on baths, basins & vanity units and kitchen worktops & sinks, and people most frequently call us about leaks at the edges and old sealant that looks dirty.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Longford (CV6, CV2, CV7)
- County
- Coventry
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why reseal now?
Resealing is routine maintenance. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Longford. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longford
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before booking
- Generally one visit, start to finish
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes around two hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
If you’re in Longford and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Questions from Longford
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Generally poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. We use mould-resistant silicone, and ventilation helps it last.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How long does resealing take?
Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.
How much does bath resealing cost in Longford?
Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
No, we never seal over old silicone. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
What we are called out for in Longford
In time, even good sealant discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An untidy old seal
- Black spots in the silicone
- Stained silicone
- Gaps by the taps
Before booking anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What preparation is included
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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.
Where we work around Longford
Longford is about 2 miles south of Bedworth, in Coventry. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Longford is one of 88 places in Coventry where we work. We work right across the region, from Longford to Birmingham (17 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CV6, CV2 and CV7. Streets in the area include Lady Lane, Oban Road and Hurst Road. Being close to the M6, Longford is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Longford: Hawkesbury (1 mile north-east), Little Heath (1 mile south), Alderman's Green (1 mile south), Wood End (1 mile south-east) and Exhall (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Coventry (3 miles south), Hillfields (3 miles south), Radford (3 miles south-west), Ernesford Grange (4 miles south), Cheylesmore (4 miles south) and Ball Hill (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Longford
Around Longford, we work in homes near Church of St Thomas, The Bull and Anchor pub and Exhall Grange School. Nearby too are Foxford School and Community Arts College (under half a mile east) and Grangehurst Primary School (under half a mile east). Longford’s nearest station is Coventry Arena station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Coventry Transport Museum (3 miles south) and Caludon Castle (2.7 miles south-east).
Different materials, different repairs
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Open a window after bathing
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, generally around 24 hours.
Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
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