Hampshire · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Roughdown, Hampshire

Bath resealing across Roughdown and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Leaks at the edges
  • A messy previous reseal
  • Gaps by the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Roughdown

Bath resealing in Roughdown, done in place

Resealing is quick, but it transforms the look. Clean, white joints make a bathroom look cared for, and they protect the walls and floor. We’re often asked to fix gaps in the seal and an untidy old seal, on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Roughdown (SO45)
Region
Hampshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price bath resealing

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material
  • Access to the area

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A picture taken from further back
  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

For a price in Roughdown, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Can I fix it myself?

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, then guarantee it for a year.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

Different materials, different repairs

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.

Common questions in Roughdown

My seal keeps tearing. Why?

The bath or tray is probably flexing. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Are there extra charges for Roughdown?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Roughdown?

Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your SO45 postcode.

How long does a reseal take?

Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Resealing in Roughdown: why it matters

Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal lets water get behind the bath or tray, which costs far more to put right. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

See our full price list.

When we would advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

What happens on the day

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a couple of hours.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
  3. We dry the joint thoroughly.
  4. Baths are filled 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.

How to prepare

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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Roughdown and nearby

Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SO45 postcode area, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 73 miles away.

Here we cover the SO45 postcode area. Close by, we cover Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).

Near you in Roughdown

Typical jobs here are in homes near The New Forest Academy, The Good Shepherd and Blackfield Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Roughdown is Netley station, roughly 4.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Roughdown include Mercury Marshes.

Map of Roughdown © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need bath resealing in Roughdown

Poor ventilation speeds things up: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould takes hold.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Gaps by the taps
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • A messy previous reseal

What your quote should include

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Aftercare advice

Choosing a repair company

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best:

  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Do not stand toiletries on the seal
  • Replace the seal when mould sets in
  • Let steam out after showers

Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and do not stand bottles on the seal.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

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