Isle of Wight · England

Bathroom Resealing in Forest Side

Bathroom resealing in Forest Side from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.

Leaking joints on a shower screen
Black spots spreading through the bead
A reseal done over the top of the old bead

Trusted bathroom resealing in Forest Side

Call 0345 464 0079

Get a quick quote

Do you need bathroom resealing in Forest Side?

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.

The most common problems we see are:

Failed sealant on the screen profile
Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
Damp behind the bath or under the tray

In the older streets around St. Mary's Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.

Questions to ask before you book

Which sealant they’ll use, and why
How the joint is cleaned and prepared
What the cure time is
Are they insured?

Choosing a sealant specialist

How we handle bathroom resealing in Forest Side

Resealing is a small job that makes a big difference. Mouldy silicone makes even a new bathroom look neglected, and a neat new joint puts that right in a short visit. It also seals the gaps that let water behind the bath. We work on baths, wet rooms and sinks & splashbacks, and common reasons people get in touch are lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt and two layers of silicone, both failing.

Somewhere as small as Forest Side, 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 there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.

Mr Mastic applicator smiling as he applies silicone to the corner of a bath

Location: Forest Side (PO30)
Wider area: Isle of Wight
Guarantee: A year, on every job
Price: A clear quote up front
Call: 0345 464 0079
Last updated: 26 October 2026

Bathrooms and kitchens in Forest Side

There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Forest Side. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.

For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Carisbrooke College, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.

Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For bathroom resealing in and around Forest Side, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover the Isle of Wight. Forest Side is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover for bathroom resealing. For nearby work, see our Portsmouth page.

All of PO30 is covered for bathroom resealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Forest Road and Gunville Road. We also cover the places around Forest Side: Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.

Landmarks near Forest Side

Typical jobs here are in homes near Hunnyhill Primary School, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.

Map of Forest Side © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is and we leave things clean and tidy. For a village or hamlet like Forest Side, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.

We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
Every trace of the old bead is removed, including the thin smear on the tiles.
Joints are degreased and any mould is treated.
When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, usually around 24 hours.

Getting ready for the visit

Mention any parking rules near the property
Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can

Get a quote

There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.

Ask for a quote

Related advice

FAQs for Forest Side

Do you work in hotels near Forest Side?

Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.

Is Forest Side in your area for bathroom resealing?

Yes, Forest Side is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.

My sealant has gone black. Can you sort it?

Yes, we replace the mouldy bead. Sprays can fade the marks, but cutting it out and resealing is what lasts. Airing the room well helps stop it returning.

What do you need from me for a quote?

Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.

Do I need to be at home?

It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.

Do you remove the old sealant?

Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.

Which products do you use?

It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.

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.

Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.

How we quote for bathroom resealing

Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:

Any working-time requirements on site
How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Any mould that needs treating
The old material and how stubborn it is

What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.

Helping us quote

To help us quote quickly, please include:

The rough size of the job
Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
If someone has resealed it before
Where the job is, and your postcode

The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.

What the job involves on each surface

Shower trays & enclosures

There are normally two jobs in a shower: the tray-to-wall joint and the enclosure joints. Both get soaked every time the shower runs, so each is cut out and renewed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.

Baths

A bath shifts slightly every time it’s filled, so we fill it with water before sealing. That way the joint is laid with the bath at its heaviest.

Why act early in Forest Side

The difference in a professional reseal is mostly what you don’t see: cutting out every trace of the old bead, cleaning, treating mould and letting the joint dry. Without that preparation, the new bead will not last. Around Forest Side, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.

Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.