Leicestershire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Prestwold, Leicestershire
Bath resealing across Prestwold and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
Bath resealing in Prestwold, done in place
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. Fresh sealant does not stick to old, which is why so many DIY reseals peel. If you are dealing with silicone coming away from the tiles and water getting behind the bath or tray, we can typically put it right.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Prestwold and across Leicestershire.
- Location
- Prestwold (LE12)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath resealing in Prestwold
Joints split if the bath or tray moves, often because it was sealed with the bath empty.
Common reasons people in Prestwold contact us are:
- Unsealed corners
- Black spots in the silicone
- A messy previous reseal
- Stained silicone
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Aftercare advice
- When it can be used again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
About Prestwold
Prestwold is about 3 miles north-east of Loughborough, in Leicestershire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Prestwold is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Every address in LE12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Hoton (1 mile north), Burton on the Wolds (1 mile east), Cotes (1 mile south-west), Walton on the Wolds (2 miles south-east) and Stanford on Soar (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Loughborough (3 miles south-west), Wigston (14 miles south), Melton Mowbray (11 miles east), Coalville (10 miles south-west), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (14 miles west) and Shepshed (6 miles west).
Near you in Prestwold
In Prestwold, that means homes near Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, Wymeswold Meadows and Church of St Andrew. The closest station to Prestwold is Loughborough station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lemyngton (2.6 miles west) and Mountsorrel Castle (4.2 miles south).
Why it’s worth resealing in Prestwold
Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Prestwold
- Fixed prices from your photos
- We leave the room as we found it
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page.
What your bath or shower is made of matters
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.
What affects the price in Prestwold
Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath or shower, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a couple of hours, tidy-up included.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- We fill a bath with water before sealing so the gap is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Prestwold questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can new silicone go over old?
We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone does not stick to old.
How long does resealing take?
Usually a couple of hours, plus curing time.
How long before I can shower?
Generally after around 24 hours. We confirm before we leave.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
- Use the extractor fan
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.
Reseal before water gets in. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
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