Leicester · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Stoneygate, Leicester
We travel to Stoneygate for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Black spots in the silicone
- Gaps by the taps
- Gaps in the seal
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, so the joint is at its widest.
Bath resealing at your home in Stoneygate
The key to a good reseal is getting all of the old silicone out. New silicone will not bond to old, which is why many DIY jobs peel. Common call-outs are for sealant that’s split or lifting and a messy previous reseal, on wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Stoneygate (LE2, LE5)
- Area hub
- Leicester
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Stoneygate
Stoneygate is about 2 miles south-east of Leicester, in Leicester. We travel to homes and businesses in Stoneygate and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Stoneygate is one of 35 towns and villages in Leicester where we work. We work right across the region, from Stoneygate to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).
Jobs in LE2 and LE5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Elms Road, Aber Road and The Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover include Clarendon Park (1 mile west), Knighton (1 mile south-west), West Knighton (1 mile south-west), Spinney Hills (2 miles north) and Leicester (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Braunstone Town (3 miles west), Leicester Forest East (5 miles west), Belgrave (3 miles north), Birstall (5 miles north), Newfoundpool (3 miles north-west) and New Parks (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Stoneygate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Madani High School, St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College, among other places. You will also find Victoria Park (0.8 miles north-west) and Clarendon Park Congregational Church (under half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Leicester station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Fielding Johnson Building (1 mile west) and Coleman (1.4 miles north).
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
When to call us in Stoneygate
Most reseals are because of black mould. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Gaps by the taps
- Stained silicone
- An untidy old seal
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
- What happens if they find more damage
Stoneygate: your questions answered
How long does resealing take?
A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. Leave it to cure before use.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do you cover Stoneygate?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Stoneygate. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How long does silicone take to cure?
You will get the curing time from us.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Why does my sealant keep splitting?
Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
Why does mould come back so fast?
Damp is the cause. Run the fan, dry the joints and the new seal stays cleaner for longer.
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
- Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes about two hours for a bath, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
- The joint is cleaned and any mould treated.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, taps included.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Why reseal now?
Compared with repairing water damage, resealing is cheap. It’s quick, tidy and protects your home. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Stoneygate. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stoneygate
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
There is no area surcharge for Stoneygate. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stoneygate
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 will fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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