Kent · England
Sheldwich Lees Bathroom Resealing
Problem with your baths, showers and worktops in Sheldwich Lees? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Black spots spreading through the bead
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
Common problems we fix in Sheldwich Lees
Silicone does not last for ever. Daily water, heat and cleaning products slowly wear it down, and how long it lasts comes down to use, cleaning and ventilation.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for.
Before booking anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What guarantee comes with the work
About our bathroom resealing in Sheldwich Lees
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. If you are dealing with cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone and gaps where the bath or tray has moved, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Sheldwich Lees, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Do you cover smaller places like Sheldwich Lees?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Sheldwich Lees in your area for bathroom resealing?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Sheldwich Lees is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
Usually after around 24 hours. You will get the exact cure time before we leave.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
How long does a bath or shower reseal take?
Allow a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. We will confirm how long your job needs when we quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Baths
Acrylic baths flex the most, while steel and cast iron baths move less but still settle when full. Filling the bath first allows for that movement.
Basins & vanity units
On a basin, neatness shows: so we keep the line tidy and even, finished in a colour that suits the basin.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Don’t leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Use gentle cleaners on the silicone
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
- Keep bottles off the sealant line
In a kitchen, don’t let water sit along the back of the worktop and keep hot pans off the bead. The drier the joint stays, the longer it lasts.
A split bead lets water through every time the bath or shower is used. Left alone, it soaks into the floor, the wall behind the tiles or the ceiling below. Resealing early stops it.
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
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.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- The rough size of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
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The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. Most jobs take a couple of hours for a single bath or shower. Somewhere like Sheldwich Lees needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We protect the area and cut out all of the old sealant.
- Next, the joint is cleaned and any mould is treated.
- Once it’s dry, any bath is filled so the bead is laid with it at its heaviest.
- We apply anti-fungal sanitary silicone in one even bead and tool it neatly.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, generally after around 24 hours.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
Want a quote for bathroom resealing? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
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Leave it or put it right?
A quick bead over the top of the old one might look better for a while, but it can’t stick to what’s underneath. It lifts, traps water and grows mould behind it, and the next reseal means two layers to cut out. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Sheldwich Lees, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why Sheldwich Lees customers choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Sheldwich Lees
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.
If you look after a building such as Sheldwich Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of St James include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, our applicators can take on bathroom resealing. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for bathroom resealing. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 37 miles from Sheldwich Lees.
All of ME13 is covered for bathroom resealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees’s nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).