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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in St George in the East, Greater London

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in St George in the East and across Greater London. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Damp near the bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in St George in the East

Bath resealing in St George in the East without replacing anything

A fresh seal protects your bathroom. Old, split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and a new seal stops it. We work on baths, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & sinks, and people most often call us about mould you can’t clean out and silicone coming away from the tiles.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Location
St George in the East (E1, E1W, SE16)
County
Greater London
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Questions from St George in the East

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Are there extra charges for St George in the East?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

Never over old. It’s removed, cleaned off and the joint dried first.

Can you quote from pictures?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

What information do you need?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

When can I use the bath after resealing?

We will give you the curing time.

How long does a reseal take?

Most reseals take about two hours. It then needs time to cure.

Is resealing worth it?

Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, which costs far more to put right. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why us?

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Work done at your home or business
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Read our full price list.

Landlord and trade work in St George in the East

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in St George in the East use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

The process

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes about two hours for a bath, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  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. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

How to get a price

Most customers in St George in the East get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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Do you need bath resealing in St George in the East?

Sealant doesn’t last forever. Every bath or shower adds moisture and soap residue, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Black mould in the sealant
  • Unsealed corners
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray

Before booking anyone

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before you book

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, so the joint is at its widest.

What affects the price in St George in the East

Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Send pictures for a quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the whole bath or shower

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.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Wipe the joints dry after use
  • Air the room after use
  • Don’t stand toiletries on the seal
  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting

Don’t scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

About St George in the East

St George in the East is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. From the centre of St George in the East to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. St George in the East is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.

We cover every part of E1, E1W and SE16 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Glamis Road, Redmead Lane and Wapping Lane and the roads around them. St George in the East sits on or near the A1210 and A1211, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside St George in the East, we cover Wapping (1 mile south-east), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).

Around St George in the East

In St George in the East, that means homes near Mulberry School for Girls, William Curtis Ecological Park and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles west), St Mellitus College (less than half a mile north-east), St Peter's (within half a mile south-east) and St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in St George in the East itself: Shadwell station. Well-known places in the area include The Royal London Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near St George in the East include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.

  • Nearby, you’ll find Town of Ramsgate pub (within half a mile south)
  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (0.6 miles west)
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