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Bath Resealing in Shellow Bowells
Bath resealing in Shellow Bowells without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- An untidy old seal
- Damp near the bath
- Black mould in the sealant
Bath resealing in Shellow Bowells without replacing anything
A proper reseal starts with removing every trace of the old silicone. New silicone won’t bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. If you are dealing with black mould in the sealant and old sealant that looks dirty, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Shellow Bowells (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Shellow Bowells
Even good sealant eventually discolours. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Mould you cannot clean out
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Different materials, different repairs
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.
Places near Shellow Bowells
What else we do in Shellow Bowells
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes a couple of hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- We make sure the joint is completely dry.
- 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, taps included.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
About Shellow Bowells
Shellow Bowells is about 7 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Clients in Shellow Bowells get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Shellow Bowells is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the CM5 postcode area. We also cover the places around Shellow Bowells: Willingale (1 mile west), Berners Roding (1 mile west), Radley Green (2 miles south), Chalk End (2 miles north-east) and Roxwell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (7 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (9 miles west), Brentwood (8 miles south) and Maldon (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shellow Bowells
We visit homes around Church of St Peter and St Paul and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Willingale Doe (0.7 miles west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Prices and what affects them
You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Shellow Bowells: your questions answered
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
How do I stop mould in sealant?
Mostly moisture and poor ventilation. Mould-resistant silicone and good ventilation help.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Essex. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
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 to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Open a window after bathing
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Use the extractor fan
- Keep the joints dry
Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally around 24 hours.
Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Hidden water damage
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
