Leicestershire · England
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Swannington, Leicestershire
Bath resealing for Swannington, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Leaks at the edges
- Black mould in the sealant
- Stained silicone
Repairs by material
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.
Bath resealing in Swannington, done in place
All of the old sealant is cut out, treat any mould, and apply fresh mould-resistant silicone. We reseal baths, showers, sinks and worktops, and that includes the awkward spots behind the taps. We’re often asked to fix unsealed corners and an untidy old seal, across basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Swannington (LE67)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take about two hours for a bath.
- We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
If you’re in Swannington and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Swannington: your questions answered
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How long will it take?
A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you seal over the old sealant?
Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Is resealing worth it?
Sealing over old silicone is a false economy. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swannington
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our full price list.
When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Air the room after use
- Keep the joints dry
- Store bottles on a shelf
- Reseal when black spots will not clean off
Use the extractor fan, dry the joints after bathing, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Damp below or loose tiles need checking quickly. It may be more than a reseal, and we will say if you need a builder or plumber.
About Swannington
Swannington is about 2 miles north-west of Coalville, in Leicestershire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Swannington is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 28 miles away.
All of LE67 is within our area. From Main Street, Tan Yard and Hawthorn Rise or a nearby road, we can come to you. Close by, we cover New Swannington (1 mile south-east), Peggs Green (1 mile north), Thringstone (1 mile north-east), Whitwick (1 mile east) and Snibston (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Loughborough (7 miles east), Hinckley (14 miles south), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (4 miles west), Shepshed (4 miles north-east), Syston (13 miles east) and Shelthorpe (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Swannington
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Stephenson Studio School, Swannington Church of England Primary School and Church of St George. Nearby you will also find Snibston Discovery Museum (1.1 miles south) and Ashby de la Zouch Castle (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Charnwood Lodge and Bardon Hill.
What affects the price in Swannington
A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath or shower, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Signs you need bath resealing in Swannington
Sealant doesn’t last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
People generally call us when they notice one of these:
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
- Black spots in the silicone
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
