Cambridgeshire · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Prickwillow, Cambridgeshire

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone at your home in Prickwillow, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Leaks at the edges
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing for Prickwillow homes

Bath resealing in Prickwillow without replacing anything

A reseal is a small job that makes a big difference. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they keep water out. Typical jobs include silicone coming away from the tiles and old sealant that looks dirty, in baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and basins & vanity units.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Where
Prickwillow (CB7)
Area hub
Cambridgeshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What bath resealing costs

Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

  • The type of damage
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Access to the area

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Prickwillow. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Getting a price from photos

You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The material, if you know it
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

For a price in Prickwillow, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

About Prickwillow

Prickwillow is about 3 miles east of Ely, in Cambridgeshire. Whether you are in the middle of Prickwillow or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 371 places across Cambridgeshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 66 miles away.

All of CB7 is covered. Whether you live on Main Street, Putney Hill Road and Kingdon Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Prickwillow: Queen Adelaide (2 miles west), Chettisham (3 miles west), Ely (3 miles west), Littleport (3 miles north-west) and Broad Hill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newmarket (12 miles south), March (14 miles north-west), Chatteris (13 miles west), Soham (5 miles south), Cottenham (13 miles south-west) and Burwell (10 miles south).

Near you in Prickwillow

In Prickwillow, that means homes near St Peter's Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Prickwillow is Shippea Hill station, about 3.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Princess of Wales Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Ely Castle (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Prickwillow includes Roswell Pits and Fishing Lake.

Map of Prickwillow © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Prickwillow

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Do you need bath resealing in Prickwillow?

Sealant does not last forever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Damp near the bath
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Old sealant that looks dirty

What your quote should include

  • How to care for the finish
  • How long it needs to cure
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether they match the colour on site

10 questions to ask before booking

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Hidden water damage
  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

Keeping it looking good

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Air the room after use
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Replace the seal when mould sets in

Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and give them a regular clean with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.

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.

Common questions in Prickwillow

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

How long does a reseal take?

Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

Can you quote from photos?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

How long does silicone take to cure?

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

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. We ensure the joint is completely dry.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, taps included.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

How to get a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

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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

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.

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