Hampshire · England

Bathroom Resealing in Setley

Our applicators work in Setley on bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.

  • Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
  • A messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal
  • A joint torn by a bath that flexes

Trusted bathroom resealing in Setley

What bathroom resealing looks like in Setley

There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Setley. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room. Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.

If you look after a building such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. Rented homes near Brockenhurst station change hands often, and a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for.

Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Setley gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Setley is one of them. For nearby work, see our Southampton page.

Every address in SO42 is covered for bathroom resealing. Local streets include Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road. Other places close to Setley include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).

Landmarks near Setley

We work in homes and buildings around Foresters Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).

Map of Setley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Bathroom resealing for homes and businesses in Setley

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, then the joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould. Only once it’s dry does the new bead go on. We work on sinks & splashbacks, kitchen worktops & upstands and basins & vanity units, and the jobs we see most are two layers of silicone, both failing and leaks into the floor or ceiling below.

Being in a small place like Setley makes no difference to the job itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Once we’re there, the bathroom or kitchen gets the same care as anywhere else.

Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.

Place
Setley (SO42)
Region
Hampshire
Guarantee
A year, on every job
Price
A clear quote up front
Telephone
0345 464 0079
Updated
26 October 2026
Sealant gun close-up on a shower enclosure wall joint

FAQs for Setley

Do you cover smaller places like Setley?

Yes. Setley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.

Do you take on hotel work around Setley?

Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.

Does someone need to be in?

Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.

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.

Are you fully insured?

Yes. We’re fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.

Do you remove the old sealant?

Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for 12 months. Looking after the joint as we suggest helps it last.

What sealant do you use?

Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.

How it works

You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers for a typical job. Somewhere like Setley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.

  1. We cover the area around the joints we’re working on.
  2. We cut away the old sealant and clean off what’s left.
  3. We treat any mould and let the joint dry properly.
  4. Baths are filled first, then anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied in a colour to suit.
  5. We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
  • Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
  • Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks

Ask for a quote

We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.

Ask for a quote

Advice

How we quote for bathroom resealing

You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:

  • Any mould that needs treating
  • The type of sealant required
  • Any working-time requirements on site
  • Whether the work is at height

What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.

What we need to know

Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:

  • Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
  • What’s wrong with the joints now
  • A few photos by email, if you can
  • The rough size of the job

For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.

DIY versus a professional finish

Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.

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.

Signs you need bathroom resealing in Setley

No sealant lasts indefinitely. Daily water, heat and cleaning products take their toll over the years, so its life depends on how the room is used, cleaned and aired.

Look out for these signs:

  • Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
  • Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
  • Splits where the tray meets the wall
  • Failed sealant on the screen profile

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

What to look for in a quote

  • How hidden problems are handled
  • How the colour is chosen
  • How long the guarantee is
  • How much experience the applicator has

10 questions to ask before you book

Aftercare tips

No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:

  • Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
  • Keep bottles off the sealant line
  • Do not leave water standing on kitchen joints
  • Run the extractor fan during and after every shower

Have a look at the joints every few months. A small split or a corner lifting is easy to spot, and if anything looks wrong, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us.

Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. Once it’s deep in the silicone, cleaning generally will not remove it. Catching it early keeps it a simple reseal.

For landlords and businesses

Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Setley and across Hampshire. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.

A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.

Surface by surface

Shower trays & enclosures

The vertical joint where a screen profile meets the wall is a common leak point. It’s resealed along with the tray joints, following the enclosure maker’s guidance on which side to seal.

Sinks & splashbacks

Where a splashback meets the worktop, there’s a joint that catches every splash. We renew it in clear, white or a matched colour.

20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job