Coventry · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Shilton, Coventry

Bath resealing across Shilton and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • An untidy old seal
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Black spots in the silicone
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing for Shilton homes

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes around two hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. The old silicone is cut out completely.
  2. Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
  3. Any mould is treated and the joint dried.
  4. We fill the bath, or weight the tray, to open the joint.
  5. New mould-resistant silicone is applied and tooled neatly.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Open a window if you can
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Ask for a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath or shower, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

How we handle bath resealing in Shilton

Preparation is everything in a reseal: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Only then does the new sealant go on, in a neat, continuous bead. If you’re dealing with missing sealant behind the taps and water getting behind the bath or tray, we can help, on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks alike.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Shilton (CV7)
Region
Coventry
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Questions from Shilton

Can you price it without visiting?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

Why does my sealant keep splitting?

The bath or tray is probably flexing. Persistent splitting can mean the support needs attention.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Do you cover the whole of Coventry?

The whole UK, including all of Coventry. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.

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

Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.

Do you charge for travel?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

What we cannot put right

It helps to know what we can’t do:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Shilton

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

Where we work around Shilton

Shilton is about 3 miles south-east of Bedworth, in Coventry. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 88 towns and villages across Coventry, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Shilton to Birmingham (about 20 miles away).

Here we cover the CV7 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Ash Tree Grove and Wood Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Ansty (1 mile south), Barnacle (1 mile west), Bulkington (2 miles north-west), Potters Green (2 miles south-west) and Hawkesbury (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Coventry (5 miles south-west), Hillfields (5 miles south-west), Bishopsgate Green (5 miles south-west), Radford (5 miles south-west), Ernesford Grange (5 miles south-west) and Foleshill (3 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Shilton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Grace Academy, Church of St Andrew and The Shilton Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bedworth station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Caludon Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and University Hospital Coventry (2.7 miles south-west).

Map of Shilton © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to look after the repair

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Clean the sealant gently and regularly
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Let steam out after showers
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.

Reseal before water gets in. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

Sinks and worktops

We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shilton use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Resealing in Shilton: why it matters

A reseal is one of the cheapest bathroom jobs there is and protects the walls and floor. Failed sealant can lead to water damage that is much more expensive. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.

Why book with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Same prices wherever you are

See our prices page.

Signs you need bath resealing in Shilton

In time, even good sealant discolours, especially in a busy family bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all wear it down.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Old sealant that looks dirty
  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Unsealed corners

Before you book anyone

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How the colour is matched
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.

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 then the old filler has to be removed first.

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