Medway · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Moor Street, Medway

Bath resealing in Moor Street without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Gaps by the taps
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Moor Street

How we handle bath resealing in Moor Street

Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and resealing puts a stop to that. If you are dealing with missing sealant behind the taps and damp near the bath, we can usually put it right.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Location
Moor Street (ME8)
Region
Medway
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Signs you need bath resealing in Moor Street

A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: damp hangs around, and mould takes hold.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Damp near the bath
  • An untidy old seal

What to look for in a quote

  • Who turns up on the day
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How the colour is matched

How to compare quotes

The process

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow around two hours. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. We remove the residue and clean the joint.
  3. We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

Most customers in Moor Street get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed quote

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What bath resealing costs

There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage
  • Access to the area

Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Quotes from your pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Landlord and trade work in Moor Street

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Why it’s worth resealing in Moor Street

Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Moor Street customers choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our pricing.

How to care for the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Use the extractor fan
  • Air the room after use
  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Keep bottles off the joints

Good ventilation is the best protection, and wipe the joints after use to keep mould away.

Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Moor Street and nearby

Moor Street is about 2 miles east of Gillingham, in Medway. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 68 places across Medway. We work right across the region, from Moor Street to London (33 miles away).

All of ME8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Seymour Road, Horseman's Green Road and South Bush Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Moor Street, we cover Rainham (1 mile west), Hartlip (1 mile south-east), Meresborough (1 mile south-west), Breach (1 mile east) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles west), Strood (7 miles west), Luton (4 miles west), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west).

Near you in Moor Street

Our customers here include homes close to Berengrave Chalk Pit, Church of St Margaret and The Railway pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Riverside Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Leigh Academy Rainham (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Moor Street is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (4 miles west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings and Detling Hill.

Map of Moor Street © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Moor Street

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How long before I can shower?

Typically after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.

How long will it take?

Typically a couple of hours, plus curing time.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

Never over old. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.

When a repair is not the answer

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

  • Wet rooms
  • Kitchen worktops & sinks
  • Basins & vanity units
  • Baths
  • Shower trays & enclosures
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