Hertfordshire · England

Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Ware, Hertfordshire

Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ware. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Silicone coming away from the tiles
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • A messy previous reseal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath resealing in Ware

Bath resealing in Ware, done in place

We reseal baths with them filled with water, so the joint is at its widest, which stops the new seal tearing the first time the bath is used. Typical jobs include an untidy old seal and silicone coming away from the tiles, across wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and baths.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Ware and across Hertfordshire.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Ware (SG12, SG9)
County
Hertfordshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

Baths

We fill the bath before sealing, to open the joint fully.

What we do, step by step

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes around two hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
  3. The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. The bead is smoothed, the tape removed and the seal left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ware, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Advice

What we are called out for in Ware

Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning only removes the surface.

Look out for any of the following:

  • A messy previous reseal
  • Damp near the bath
  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Sealant that is split or lifting

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

What affects the price in Ware

There’s no charge for travel to Ware. The price comes down to:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material and finish
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your pictures

You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any details about the material
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

About Ware

Ware is about 7 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Ware or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ware is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ware to London (about 22 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of SG12 and SG9. That includes homes on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. With the A10 and A119 close by, Ware is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Thundridge (1 mile north), Cold Christmas (2 miles north-east), Wadesmill (2 miles north), Chapmore End (2 miles north-west) and Tonwell (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).

Around Ware

In Ware, that means homes near The Chauncy School, Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery and Hertford Regional College. Other local landmarks include The Albion Public House (less than half a mile south-west) and Christ Church Ware (less than half a mile south). Ware has its own railway station: Ware station. Other landmarks nearby include Barrowfield (1.2 miles south-west) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are King's Meads.

Map of Ware © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Ware

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Ware.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

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

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

When can I use the bath after resealing?

Normally about a day later. We will tell you the exact time.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is resealing worth it?

Resealing is a small job. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our full price list.

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Reseal when black spots will not clean off
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally about a day.

Black mould in sealant is not just unsightly; it shows moisture is getting in. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

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