Hertfordshire · England
Bath Resealing for Porter's End homes
Bath resealing in and around Porter's End: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Sealant that is split or lifting
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- An untidy old seal
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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 pictures.
Bath resealing in Porter's End without replacing anything
A good reseal is all about preparation: every bit of old silicone out, mould treated, the joint clean and dry. Only then does the new sealant go on, as one neat, continuous bead. Our technicians work on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks, and the jobs we see most are silicone smeared on tiles and silicone coming away from the tiles.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Porter's End (SG4)
- Area hub
- Hertfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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How we price bath resealing
Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
What we are called out for in Porter's End
No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
Common reasons people in Porter's End contact us include:
- Damp near the bath
- Gaps by the taps
- A messy previous reseal
- Old sealant that looks dirty
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
How it works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a couple of hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- We remove the residue and clean the joint.
- Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
Repairs by material
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
Landlord and trade work in Porter's End
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Common questions in Porter's End
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Hertfordshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
How long before I can shower?
Normally about a day later. We confirm before we leave.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is resealing worth it?
Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why Porter's End customers choose us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list.
Covering Porter's End
Porter's End is about 2 miles north-east of Harpenden, in Hertfordshire. Customers in Porter's End get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 381 places across Hertfordshire. Our jobs stretch from Porter's End to London (25 miles away).
Our visits in SG4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Porter's End include Blackmore End (1 mile south-east), Mackerye End (1 mile south), Bower Heath (1 mile west), Lea Valley (2 miles south) and The Folly (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (13 miles south), Hemel Hempstead (9 miles south-west), Stevenage (7 miles north-east), St Albans (6 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south-east) and Hitchin (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Porter's End
We visit homes around Sir John Lawes School, St Peter and The Tin Pot Public House, among other places. The closest station to Porter's End is Harpenden station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St Albans City Hospital (5.7 miles south) and Luton Castle (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Porter's End include Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
