Reading · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Southcote, Reading
Bath resealing in and around Southcote: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Mould you cannot clean out
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Silicone smeared on tiles
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes around two hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- All the old sealant is cut out and removed.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
- New mould-resistant silicone goes on and is tooled to a neat finish, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
About our bath resealing in Southcote
Baths are resealed with water in them, so the joint opens fully, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. We regularly repair baths, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & sinks, and common reasons people contact us are missing sealant behind the taps and old sealant that looks dirty.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Southcote as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Southcote (RG30, RG31, RG1)
- County
- Reading
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Our work in Southcote
Southcote is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Customers in Southcote get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
Here we cover the RG30, RG31 and RG1 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Bath Road, Dwyer Road and Brunel Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Southcote include Fords Farm (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile west), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-west) and Norcot (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Southcote
Around Southcote, we work in homes near Elvian School, Prospect School and Calcot Park, among other places. Also close by are St Matthew's (within half a mile south), The Happy Prospect pub (within half a mile east) and Manor Primary School (under half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Southcote includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Questions from Southcote
How long does a reseal take?
Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Do you come to Southcote?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Southcote and the rest of Reading. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can new silicone go over old?
No, we never seal over old silicone. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
- Hollow or loose tiles
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing costs very little, and it protects everything around the bath. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Southcote. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Southcote customers choose us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Air the room after use
- Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
- Replace the seal when mould sets in
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’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.
Baths
Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.
How we price bath resealing
There’s no area surcharge for Southcote. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your RG30 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Other services in Southcote
What we are called out for in Southcote
A bathroom without good ventilation is hard on sealant: moisture sits on the joints longer, and mould takes hold.
Common reasons people in Southcote contact us are:
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Old sealant that looks dirty
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
