Leicestershire · England

Bath Resealing for Shackerstone homes

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Shackerstone, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Stained silicone
  • A messy previous reseal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Your questions about bath resealing in Shackerstone

How do I book?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Do you cover the entire of Leicestershire?

We work UK-wide, so Shackerstone is covered. Prices don’t change with location.

How long does silicone take to cure?

Normally about a day later. We’ll tell you the exact time.

What does bath resealing cost?

The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

My seal keeps tearing. Why?

Typically because the bath or tray moves. We seal baths full of water.

How we handle bath resealing in Shackerstone

A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Failed sealant lets water get where it shouldn’t, and resealing puts a stop to that. Typical jobs include silicone coming away from the tiles and mould you can’t clean out, in kitchen worktops & sinks, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Shackerstone (CV13)
County
Leicestershire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Our work in Shackerstone

Shackerstone is about 6 miles south-west of Coalville, in Leicestershire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shackerstone is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Shackerstone to Birmingham (23 miles away).

Our visits in CV13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Insley's Lane. We also travel to Congerstone (1 mile south-west), Bilstone (1 mile south-west), Odstone (1 mile north-east), Newton Burgoland (2 miles north) and Barton in the Beans (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Loughborough (12 miles north-east), Hinckley (9 miles south), Wigston (15 miles east), Coalville (6 miles north-east), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (6 miles north) and Shepshed (10 miles north-east).

What’s near Shackerstone

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Congerstone Primary School, The Rising Sun pub and Church of St Peter. Other landmarks nearby include Shackerstone railway station (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Ambion Hill.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

What bath resealing costs

There is no area surcharge for Shackerstone. What changes the price is:

  • The material and finish
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath or shower
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

For a price in Shackerstone, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Landlord and trade work in Shackerstone

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shackerstone as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Why it’s worth resealing in Shackerstone

A professional reseal costs little compared with water damage. It’s a quick job that protects your walls and floors. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Read our prices page.

How it works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes about two hours for a bath. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

Get a fixed quote

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Do you need bath resealing in Shackerstone?

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

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Gaps in the seal
  • Mould you can’t clean out
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray

What your quote should include

  • How to look after the finish
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Who turns up on the day

How to compare quotes

What a repair cannot fix

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

  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath

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

Materials we repair

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

Looking after it afterwards

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Replace the seal when mould sets in
  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Air the room after use

Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

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