Essex · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Puttock's End, Essex
Bath resealing in Puttock's End without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Black mould in the sealant
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
Common problems we fix in Puttock's End
Sealant does not last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould loves, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Black mould in the sealant
- Sealant that’s split or lifting
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Missing sealant behind the taps
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
Bath resealing in Puttock's End, done in place
Resealing is one of the simplest ways to protect your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and a new seal stops it. We work on baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and wet rooms, and people most frequently call us about silicone smeared on tiles and silicone coming away from the tiles.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Puttock's End (CM22)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
- A flexing bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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 usually cheaper.
Puttock's End questions
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Movement is the usual cause, or it was sealed with the bath empty. We seal baths full of water.
Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?
Normally poor ventilation and moisture sitting on the joint. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, 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.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Are there extra charges for Puttock's End?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
What does bath resealing cost?
We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your CM22 postcode.
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.
Why it’s worth resealing in Puttock's End
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why Puttock's End clients choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list.
About Puttock's End
Puttock's End is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CM22 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Puttock's End is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Hope End Green (1 mile north), Hellman's Cross (1 mile south-east), Smith's Green (1 mile north), Little Canfield (1 mile north) and Takeley (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Puttock's End
We visit homes around Takeley Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Puttock's End includes Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes about two hours for a bath. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We cut out all of the old sealant.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- 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
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Prices and what affects them
We don’t charge extra for travel to Puttock's End. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
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’ll reply with a fixed price.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Air the room after use
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Wipe the joints dry after use
Keep the room well ventilated, and dry the joints after bathing.
Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
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