Cambridgeshire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire
Bath resealing in and around Melbourn: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Damp near the bath
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Black mould in the sealant
How we handle bath resealing in Melbourn
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. Whether it’s unsealed corners and damp near the bath, we can generally put it right.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Melbourn (SG8)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Melbourn
Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
If you are in Melbourn and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Signs you need bath resealing in Melbourn
In time, even good sealant discolours particularly in a well-used bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Leaks at the edges
- Black spots in the silicone
- Gaps in the seal
- Stained silicone
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
How the visit works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to about two hours for a bath, including clearing up.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Melbourn and nearby
Melbourn is about 3 miles north-east of Royston, in Cambridgeshire. Customers in Melbourn get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Melbourn is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 41 miles away.
Here we cover the SG8 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Orchard Road. Other places close to Melbourn include Meldreth (1 mile north-west), Dyer's Green (2 miles west), Whaddon (2 miles north-west), Fowlmere (2 miles east) and Kneesworth (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (10 miles north-east), Cambourne (10 miles north), King's Hedges (11 miles north-east), Arbury (11 miles north-east), Chesterton (11 miles north-east) and Orchard Park (11 miles north).
Around Melbourn
In Melbourn, that means homes near Melwood Local Nature Reserve, Melbourn United Reformed Church and Melbourn Village College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Meldreth station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Tower Museum Bassingbourn (2.8 miles west) and Fowlmere Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Melbourn includes Rowley's Hill and Fowlmere RSPB reserve.
Nearby places to Melbourn
What else we do in Melbourn
Why reseal now?
Resealing costs very little, and it protects everything around the bath. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our pricing.
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Reseal when black spots won’t clean off
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Run the extractor fan during and after showers
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing so mould struggles to take hold.
Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
Questions from Melbourn
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
The bath or tray is probably flexing. Persistent splitting can mean the support needs attention.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
We always remove the old sealant completely. New silicone will not bond to old.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Hidden water damage
- Hollow or loose tiles
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
