South Gloucestershire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Shortwood, South Gloucestershire
Bath resealing in Shortwood without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Damp near the bath
- Gaps by the taps
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Common questions in Shortwood
How long does resealing take?
Around two hours for a bath, then it needs to cure.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What does bath resealing cost?
We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BS16 postcode.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How we handle bath resealing in Shortwood
A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and resealing puts a stop to that. If you are dealing with gaps in the seal and missing sealant behind the taps, we can usually put it right, on baths, wet rooms and basins & vanity units alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Area
- Shortwood (BS16)
- Region
- South Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Sinks and worktops
Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Hidden water damage
- Hollow or loose tiles
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
Signs you need bath resealing in Shortwood
No sealant lasts for ever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint flexes each time the bath fills.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- A messy previous reseal
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Gaps by the taps
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shortwood
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Shortwood and the surrounding area
Shortwood is about 1 mile south-east of Mangotsfield, in South Gloucestershire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Shortwood is one of 110 towns and villages in South Gloucestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Shortwood to Birmingham (73 miles away).
We work across the BS16 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Main Road, Cattybrook Road and Bridge Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Siston (1 mile south-east), Mangotsfield (1 mile north-west), Parkfield (1 mile north-east), Pucklechurch (2 miles east) and Warmley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Yate (5 miles north-east), Fishponds (3 miles west), Bradley Stoke (5 miles north-west), Thornbury (9 miles north), Patchway (6 miles north-west) and Stoke Gifford (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Shortwood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Emersons Green Primary School, Church of St James and Mangotsfield School. Shortwood’s nearest station is Bristol Parkway station, about 3.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Cossham Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingswood Heritage Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Shortwood include Lodge Hill.
How we price bath resealing
A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Shortwood. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the entire bath or shower
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a couple of hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- Old sealant and residue are removed.
- We clean, treat and dry the joint.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Is resealing worth it?
Putting new silicone over old doesn’t last. It peels within weeks, and mould stays trapped behind it. We remove the old sealant completely. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Shortwood customers choose us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
Read our full price list.
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Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Give the seal a regular clean
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Wipe the joints dry after use
Avoid scraping the joints, and don’t stand bottles on the seal.
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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