Sunderland · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Lumley Thicks, Sunderland
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone at your home in Lumley Thicks, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Mould you can’t clean out
Common questions in Lumley Thicks
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can new silicone go over old?
All the old sealant comes out. New silicone will not bond to old.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Are there extra charges for Lumley Thicks?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Bath resealing at your home in Lumley Thicks
A reseal is a small job that makes a big difference. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they keep water out. Our repair technicians work on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures, and common reasons people get in touch are black mould in the sealant and water getting behind the bath or tray.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Lumley Thicks (DH4, DH3)
- Region
- Sunderland
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Resealing in Lumley Thicks: why it matters
Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why book with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes around two hours.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- We make sure the joint is completely dry.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DH4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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What affects the price in Lumley Thicks
There’s no area surcharge for Lumley Thicks. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Where we work around Lumley Thicks
Lumley Thicks is about 2 miles east of Chester-le-Street, in Sunderland. Customers in Lumley Thicks get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover 75 places in Sunderland. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Jobs in DH4 and DH3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Forge Lane, Lumley New Road and Glamis Court or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Lumley Thicks include Castle Dene (1 mile west), Woodstone Village (1 mile east), Bournmoor (1 mile north-east), Great Lumley (1 mile south-west) and New Lambton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sunderland (6 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north), Sunniside (7 miles north-east), Fulwell (8 miles north-east), Hendon (7 miles north-east) and Ford (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Lumley Thicks
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Barnabas, Woodlea Primary School and Park View School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 1.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Ankers House Museum (1.7 miles west) and Lambton Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Lumley Thicks include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chester-le-Street (1.9 miles north-west)
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A flexing bath
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Hollow or loose tiles
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Wipe the joints dry after use
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
Run the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Don’t wait until water gets behind the bath. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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, with the joint fully dried first.
What we are called out for in Lumley Thicks
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed while the bath was empty.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damp near the bath
- Unsealed corners
- A messy previous reseal
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
