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Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Woolstone, Gloucestershire

Local bath resealing for Woolstone: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Sealant that’s split or lifting
  • Water getting behind the bath or tray
  • A messy previous reseal
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing in Woolstone

Bath resealing in Woolstone, done in place

Preparation is everything in a reseal: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Then the fresh sealant goes on, as one neat, continuous bead. Whether it’s an untidy old seal and discoloured, yellow sealant, we can help, whatever the material.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.

Area
Woolstone (GL52)
County
Gloucestershire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Repairs by material

Shower trays

Trays are sealed with weight on them, for the same reason.

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Common questions in Woolstone

What do you need from me?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Why does the silicone keep cracking?

Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.

Why does mould come back so fast?

Mould needs moisture. Ventilation and drying keep it clean longer.

Can you reseal over the old silicone?

We always remove the old sealant completely. Fresh silicone does not stick to old.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the whole UK, including Woolstone and the rest of Gloucestershire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

What affects the price in Woolstone

There is no area surcharge for Woolstone. The price reflects:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work
  • How hard the colour is to match

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Getting a price from pictures

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • One picture of the whole bath or shower
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

When we’d advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Tiles that move, until they’re refixed
  • Gaps so wide they need filling or trims before sealing
  • Movement in the bath or tray

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

What we do, step by step

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a couple of hours, tidy-up included.

  1. The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
  2. Old sealant and residue are removed.
  3. We clean, treat and dry the joint.
  4. Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
  5. We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.

Get a free quote

Related advice

About Woolstone

Woolstone is about 1 mile north of Bishop's Cleeve, in Gloucestershire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Woolstone is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Woolstone to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).

All of GL52 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Shutter Lane, Malleson Road and Woolstone Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Woolstone include Gotherington (1 mile south), Bishop's Cleeve (1 mile south), Teddington (2 miles north), Woodmancote (2 miles south) and Cleeve Hill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cheltenham (5 miles south), Gloucester (11 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (4 miles west), St Paul's (5 miles south), Lansdown (5 miles south) and Fairview (5 miles south).

Local landmarks in Woolstone

Our customers here include homes close to Gotherington Primary School, Cleeve School and Church of St Martin De Tours, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Winchcombe Castle (4.2 miles east) and Cheltenham General Hospital (5.4 miles south). Not far away are Nottingham Hill and Beckford Nature Reserve.

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Landlord and trade work in Woolstone

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Is resealing worth it?

Resealing costs very little and protects the walls and floor. Leaving failed sealant can let water cause damage that costs far more to fix. Instead of hourly rates, 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.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Everything repaired in place

Read our pricing.

Common problems we fix in Woolstone

In time, even good sealant discolours. Steam, soap and movement all take their toll.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Gaps by the taps
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
  • Silicone smeared on tiles
  • Gaps in the seal

Questions to ask before you book

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

How to compare quotes

Looking after it afterwards

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Do not stand toiletries on the seal
  • Keep the joints dry
  • Air the room after use
  • Run the extractor fan during and after showers

Leave the sealant to cure for the time we give you, normally about a day.

Mouldy sealant is more than a cosmetic problem, it’s a sign moisture is sitting in the joint. Resealing early keeps water out of the walls and floor.

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