Leicestershire · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Stanton under Bardon, Leicestershire

Bath resealing across Stanton under Bardon and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • An untidy old seal
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Mould you cannot clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Stanton under Bardon

How we handle bath resealing in Stanton under Bardon

We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, so the seal does not tear when the bath is first used. We work on kitchen worktops & sinks, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units, and the jobs we see most are missing sealant behind the taps and an untidy old seal.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Stanton under Bardon (LE67)
County
Leicestershire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • Hollow or loose tiles
  • Hidden water damage
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Stanton under Bardon

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

Stanton under Bardon: your questions answered

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

Why does my sealant keep going mouldy?

Damp is the cause. Ventilation and drying keep it clean longer.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can you quote from photos?

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

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Store bottles on a shelf
  • Air the room after use
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers
  • Keep the joints dry

Do not scrape the sealant with anything sharp, and keep shampoo bottles off the joints.

Reseal before water gets in. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stanton under Bardon as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

Stanton under Bardon and nearby

Stanton under Bardon is about 3 miles south-east of Coalville, in Leicestershire. We travel to customers in Stanton under Bardon and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Stanton under Bardon is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Stanton under Bardon to Birmingham (29 miles away).

All of LE67 is covered. From Main Street, Everard Crescent and Everard Way or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Stanton under Bardon: Thornton (2 miles south), Bagworth (2 miles south-west), Battram (2 miles west), Ellistown (2 miles west) and Merry Lees (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Loughborough (7 miles north-east), Hinckley (11 miles south), Wigston (11 miles south-east), Coalville (3 miles north-west), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (8 miles north-west) and Shepshed (6 miles north).

Local landmarks in Stanton under Bardon

Around Stanton under Bardon, we work in homes near St Mary, Billa Barra Hill and South Charnwood High School and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Snibston Discovery Museum (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stanton under Bardon include Bardon Hill and Charnwood Lodge.

Map of Stanton under Bardon © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a couple of hours, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  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.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Signs you need bath resealing in Stanton under Bardon

In time, even good sealant discolours particularly in a well-used bathroom. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • Black spots in the silicone
  • Unsealed corners
  • A messy previous reseal

Before you book anyone

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the colour is matched
  • What prep work is covered
  • How long it needs to cure

Our hiring checklist

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, once the joint is completely dry.

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

What affects the price in Stanton under Bardon

A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material
  • What kind of damage it is

A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

You don’t 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

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