Leicestershire · England

Bath Resealing for Wartnaby homes

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

  • Gaps in the seal
  • Unsealed corners
  • Mould you can’t clean out
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing near Wartnaby

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes around two hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We protect the area and mask the joint lines.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  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.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Get a quote

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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Advice

How we handle bath resealing in Wartnaby

We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours. We work on kitchen worktops & sinks, baths and wet rooms, and common reasons people get in touch are missing sealant behind the taps and discoloured, yellow sealant.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Location
Wartnaby (LE14)
County
Leicestershire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Common questions in Wartnaby

How long does resealing take?

Most reseals take about two hours. It then needs time to cure.

Can you quote from photos?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

When can I use the bath after resealing?

You’ll get the curing time from us.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Can new silicone go over old?

We always remove the old sealant completely. New silicone won’t bond to old.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

What happens after I send photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Aftercare tips

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner
  • Keep the joints dry
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers
  • Let steam out after showers

Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.

Do not wait until water gets behind the bath. Gaps or lifting edges mean it needs doing.

Honest limits

It helps to know what we can’t do:

  • Hollow or loose tiles
  • Gaps too big for silicone alone
  • Rotten walls or floors behind the bath

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

Our work in Wartnaby

Wartnaby is about 3 miles north-west of Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. Wherever you are in the LE14 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Wartnaby is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Wartnaby to Birmingham (about 46 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: LE14. Other places close to Wartnaby include Holwell (2 miles east), Nether Broughton (2 miles north-west), Old Dalby (2 miles west), Upper Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Long Clawson (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Loughborough (11 miles west), Melton Mowbray (3 miles south-east), Shepshed (15 miles west), Syston (9 miles south-west), Shelthorpe (11 miles west) and Sileby (8 miles south-west).

Around Wartnaby

Typical jobs here are in homes near Holwell Reserves, The Sugar Loaf pub and Ab Kettleby School. The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Mount motte at Melton Mowbray (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Ankle Hill.

Map of Wartnaby © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Wartnaby

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Leicestershire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Resealing in Wartnaby: why it matters

Resealing is routine maintenance. Putting off a reseal can let water reach the walls and floor, and that damage costs much more to fix. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why us?

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Shower trays

We put weight on a tray before sealing it, for the same reason.

Sinks and worktops

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

What bath resealing costs

Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Access to the area
  • The material and finish
  • How much damage there is

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Getting a price from photos

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your LE14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

DIY kit or professional repair?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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