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Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Dockenfield, Surrey
Baths, showers and worktops in Dockenfield need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
Bathroom resealing in Dockenfield
A reseal only lasts if the joint is properly prepared. Every bit of old silicone comes out, down to the thin film left on the tiles, after which the joint is degreased and any mould treated. New silicone goes on only when the joint is fully dry. If you are dealing with splits where the tray meets the wall and water getting behind the kitchen upstand, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Dockenfield, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Dockenfield (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
- Dry the bead with a towel now and then
- Look for lifting corners and small gaps now and then
- Keep bottles off the sealant line
Give the silicone time to cure before it gets wet, which is generally around 24 hours. After that, a quick wipe after showering helps keep it clean.
Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. Once it’s deep in the silicone, cleaning usually won’t remove it. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. Somewhere as small as Dockenfield, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First the area is protected and every bit of old sealant removed, including the film left on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- We let it dry fully and fill the bath with water before sealing.
- A single bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied and tooled smooth.
- Finally we tidy up and explain the cure time before we leave.
How to prepare
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
If you’re in Dockenfield and need bathroom resealing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- A bath or tray that moves because it is not properly supported
- Failed grout lines across the wall
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Dockenfield
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Dockenfield gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Dockenfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover for bathroom resealing. There’s also a page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
All of GU10 is within our area for bathroom resealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Street and Lake Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for bathroom resealing include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Dockenfield
For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dockenfield include Farnham Heath.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dockenfield
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Dockenfield questions
I let a flat near Bentley (Hampshire) station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you cover Dockenfield for bathroom resealing?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Dockenfield is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you do kitchens as well as bathrooms?
Yes. We reseal worktop upstands, sinks and splashbacks, with a sealant suited to kitchens, colour-matched where it shows.
Is it OK to put new sealant on top of the old bead?
No. Fresh silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so it peels away and hides mould and water. All the old sealant comes out first.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
It takes a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers. You’ll know how long to expect before work begins.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.
What happens if it’s left?
Tired sealant isn’t a reason to replace a bath or shower. A new bead often brings the whole room back, as long as the fittings themselves are sound. If we find a deeper problem, you will hear it from us. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Dockenfield, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- We agree the colour with you first
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Do you need bathroom resealing in Dockenfield?
Sealant laid on a damp, dusty or greasy joint never bonds properly. Traces of soap, bath oil and old sealant stop it gripping, so a rushed job can start to lift early.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
Letting a property close to Bentley (Hampshire) station? Then mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What insurance they hold
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared