Greater London · England

Bath Resealing in New Eltham

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in New Eltham, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Leaks at the edges
  • Stained silicone
  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in New Eltham

How we handle bath resealing in New Eltham

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. Typical jobs include black spots in the silicone and gaps by the taps, on shower trays & enclosures, baths and basins & vanity units.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Location
New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
Region
Greater London
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes about two hours for a bath. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Ensure the area is dry

Getting a price

Most clients in New Eltham get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

What affects the price in New Eltham

We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work
  • The material and finish
  • Doing more than one item at once

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Quotes from your photos

Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Any details about the material

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

Is resealing worth it?

Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and mould stays trapped behind it. A proper reseal removes the old first. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for New Eltham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • One price list for the entire UK

Read our pricing.

Common questions in New Eltham

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Do you cover the entire of Greater London?

Across the UK, and that includes New Eltham. Prices don’t change with location.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in New Eltham.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Common problems we fix in New Eltham

Sealant splits when the bath or tray moves, frequently because it was sealed with the bath empty.

Look out for these signs:

  • A messy previous reseal
  • Gaps by the taps
  • Damp near the bath
  • Stained silicone

Comparing quotes

  • If travel is included in the price
  • When it can be used again
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How to care for the finish

How to compare quotes

How to look after the repair

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Dry the seal after bathing
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Replace the seal when mould sets in
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly

Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, typically around 24 hours.

Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.

Where we work around New Eltham

New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Clients in New Eltham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. New Eltham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our jobs stretch from New Eltham to London (8 miles away).

Our visits in SE9, DA15 and BR7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).

What’s near New Eltham

Around New Eltham, we work in homes near St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School, Elmstead Wood and Wyborne Primary School. New Eltham has its own railway station: New Eltham station. Nearby you’ll also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.

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