South East England and London
Bathroom Resealing in Reading
We cover 34 towns and villages in Reading for bathroom resealing, with old sealant always removed and a one-year guarantee on every job., with every joint properly prepared, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.
Towns we cover in Reading
Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and get in touch for a quick quote.
Main towns
Also in Reading
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Window & door mastic
- Fire-rated sealant
- Regrouting
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- External & façade joints
- Floor & skirting joints
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- New-build mastic & snagging
Postcode districts
Bathroom resealing across Reading: what to expect
The secret of a lasting bead is the preparation. The old sealant is removed to the last smear, then the joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould. New silicone goes on only when the joint is fully dry. We work on basins & vanity units, sinks & splashbacks and shower trays & enclosures, and people most often call us about splits where the tray meets the wall and leaks into the floor or ceiling below.
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go.
- First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
- The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves on the tiles.
- Joints are degreased and any mould is treated.
- With the joint dry, and any bath loaded with water, a single bead of anti-fungal silicone is applied.
- We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, generally around 24 hours.
What affects the price in Reading
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Around Caversham
Around Caversham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (under half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Bathrooms and kitchens across Reading
Reading has homes of every age, old and new, and in places like Caversham, Norcot and West Reading there’s plenty of rented property too. Sound sealant and clean grout keep water out and rooms looking cared for.
From Victorian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates, homes across the South East and London cover every era. Each needs the right sealant for its age and materials.
Caversham: If you let a flat or house near Reading station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay. Homes close to Grace Church include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Surface by surface
Basins & vanity units
On a basin, neatness shows: so we keep the line tidy and even, finished in a colour that suits the basin.
Shower trays & enclosures
A tray that rocks will split any sealant. Movement is checked before anything is resealed, and if the tray needs refixing, we will say so.
Quotes for bathroom resealing in Reading
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The address or postcode of the job
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Leave it or put it right?
Mould removers can fade the surface of a stained bead, but where mould is inside the silicone it generally comes back. The lasting answer is to remove the bead and start again.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can choose the colour
- The length of the guarantee
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How hidden problems are handled
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
Treat the new bead gently when you clean: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Avoid scouring pads and anything sharp, and a nicked bead lets mould in sooner.
Small signs come before a leak: lifting ends, gaps, dark shadows under the bead or a stain downstairs. If you spot one, it’s time to reseal.
Questions from Reading
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No. It’s a common reason for reseals failing. We cut out all of the old sealant, clean the joint and start again.
How long does a bath or shower reseal take?
It takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. You’ll know how long to expect before any work starts.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Is white the only colour available?
Most people choose white or clear, but other colours can be used to suit tiles and worktops. Let us know your preference when you ask for a quote.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do you guarantee your resealing?
Yes, for 12 months. Looking after the joint as we suggest helps it last.
My sealant has gone black. Can you sort it?
Yes, we replace the mouldy bead. Cleaning products may lighten it, but the lasting fix is new anti-fungal silicone on a clean, treated joint. Good ventilation helps keep it away.