Northamptonshire · England
Bath Resealing for Old homes
Bath resealing in and around Old: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Leaks at the edges
- Gaps by the taps
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
Bath resealing in Old, done in place
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. Most jobs take a couple of hours, then it needs to cure. If you are dealing with gaps by the taps and silicone smeared on tiles, we can typically put it right, on wet rooms, baths and basins & vanity units alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Old (NN6)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a couple of hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
If you’re in Old and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Different materials, different repairs
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Old and the surrounding area
Old is about 6 miles south-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Wherever you are in the NN6 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Old is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Old to Birmingham (45 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: NN6. Whether you live on Faxton End, Harrington Road and Charles Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Scaldwell (1 mile south-west), Walgrave (1 mile south-east), Lamport (2 miles north-west), Mawsley Village (2 miles north-east) and Hanging Houghton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Northampton (7 miles south), Corby (11 miles north-east), Kettering (6 miles north-east), Wellingborough (7 miles south-east), Daventry (15 miles south-west) and Rushden (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old
Around Old, we work in homes near Church of St Andrew and The White Horse pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Kettering General Hospital (5.6 miles north-east) and Carpetbagger Aviation Museum (3.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s Pitsford Water.
Why it’s worth resealing in Old
Resealing costs very little and protects the walls and floor. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
Read our prices page.
Old questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
How do I get a price for bath resealing in Old?
Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
What areas do you cover?
All of Northamptonshire, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
How long does resealing take?
Around two hours for a bath, plus curing time.
Can new silicone go over old?
We always remove the old sealant completely. New silicone will not bond to old.
Landlord and trade work in Old
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
How we price bath resealing
You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Old
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
- Open a window after bathing
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Keep the joints dry
Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. There may be more going on, so we’ll tell you if it needs a builder or plumber.
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