Essex · England
Bath Resealing in The Hythe
Bath resealing across The Hythe and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Old sealant that looks dirty
- Leaks at the edges
- Mould you can’t clean out
Bath resealing in The Hythe, done in place
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. If you’re dealing with leaks at the edges and silicone smeared on tiles, we can usually put it right, on baths, kitchen worktops & sinks and wet rooms alike.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- The Hythe (CO1, CO4, CO2)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath resealing
You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for The Hythe. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in The Hythe, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Do you need bath resealing in The Hythe?
Poor ventilation speeds things up: damp hangs around, and mould takes hold.
Common reasons people in The Hythe contact us include:
- Silicone coming away from the tiles
- Black mould in the sealant
- Damp near the bath
- A messy previous reseal
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
Repairs by material
Shower trays
Trays are sealed with weight on them, so the joint is at its widest.
Baths
We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.
The Hythe and the surrounding area
The Hythe is about 1 mile south-east of Colchester, in Essex. Across the CO1 area, a technician comes to you. The Hythe is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 51 miles away.
We cover every part of the CO1, CO4 and CO2 postcode area. Whether you live on Port Lane, Beche Road and Haven Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to The Hythe include Greenstead (1 mile north-east), Old Heath (1 mile south), Berechurch (2 miles south-west), Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles south-east) and Crockleford Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Maldon (15 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south-west), Harwich (15 miles east), Halstead (13 miles west) and Heybridge (14 miles south-west).
Near you in The Hythe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Kendall Church of England Primary School, Colchester Academy and The Rising Sun Public House and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Salary Brook Local Nature Reserve (0.8 miles east), Donyland Lodge (1.5 miles south) and Church of St Leonard at the Hythe (within half a mile north-west). The Hythe has its own railway station: Hythe station. Well-known places in the area include Colchester Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Essex County Hospital (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
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 typically the cheaper route.
The Hythe: your questions answered
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you cover the entire of Essex?
Everywhere in the UK, The Hythe included. There is no extra charge for travel.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How long does silicone take to cure?
You will get the curing time from us.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Dry the seal after bathing
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Ventilate the bathroom well
Run the extractor fan, wipe the joints dry after use, and clean them regularly with a mild cleaner to slow mould growth.
Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A flexing bath
- Very wide gaps that need a trim
- Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in The Hythe
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Wet rooms
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow around two hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First we strip out every bit of the old mastic.
- We clean the joint and treat any mould.
- The joint is dried thoroughly.
- Baths are filled with water first, so the joint is at its widest.
- We apply new mould-resistant silicone and tool it to a neat finish, including around the taps.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
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. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before you book
- Work done at your home or business
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing.
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