Hampshire · England

Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Worthy Down, Hampshire

Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Worthy Down. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.

  • Two layers of silicone, both failing
  • Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
  • Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt

Trusted bathroom resealing in Worthy Down

Bathroom resealing in Worthy Down, done properly

Resealing is a small job that makes a big difference. Black, patchy sealant makes clean tiles look tired, and a clean white or clear joint fixes it quickly. It also seals the gaps that let water behind the bath. We work on sinks & splashbacks, kitchen worktops & upstands and wet rooms, and common reasons people get in touch are lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt and gaps between the worktop and the wall.

Somewhere as small as Worthy Down, 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.

All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.

Location
Worthy Down (SO21)
Wider area
Hampshire
Guarantee
A year, on every job
Quotes
Quoted before any work starts
Phone
0345 464 0079
Updated
26 October 2026
Mr Mastic applicator smiling as he applies silicone to the corner of a bath

For landlords and businesses

Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.

In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.

Should I try it myself first?

Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.

Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.

Common problems we fix in Worthy Down

Sealing over old silicone is one of the commonest mistakes we find. Fresh silicone can’t grip the old bead underneath, so it lifts, lets water in and traps mould underneath.

People normally contact us when they notice one of these:

  • Leaking joints on a shower screen
  • Water getting behind the bath panel
  • Gaps between the worktop and the wall
  • Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away

Managing a site like South Wonston Primary School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.

Before you book anyone

  • How long the guarantee is
  • How much experience the applicator has
  • How the joint is cleaned and prepared
  • What happens if the job turns out different

Choosing a sealant specialist

Looking after it afterwards

Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Move toiletries away from the joint
  • Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
  • Check the joints every few months for splits or lifting
  • Open a window or run the fan so the room dries

Keep bottles and razors off the sealant line, as they hold water against it. A quick squeegee after showering helps the joint dry.

Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.

When it isn’t the sealant

A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:

  • Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded
  • Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler

If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.

Joints and surfaces we work on

  • Kitchen worktops & upstands
  • Sinks & splashbacks
  • Basins & vanity units
  • Wet rooms
  • Baths
  • Shower trays & enclosures

Bathroom resealing in Worthy Down: local notes

Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.

In the older streets around St Margaret's, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. Rented homes near Winchester station change hands often, and a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for.

Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For bathroom resealing in and around Worthy Down, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We’re based in Crawley and cover Hampshire, Worthy Down included. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Worthy Down is one of them. Our Southampton page covers work nearby.

We cover every part of SO21 for bathroom resealing and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for bathroom resealing include South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).

Near you in Worthy Down

Around Worthy Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Henry Beaufort School. Worthy Down’s nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Worthy Down includes Winnall Moors.

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Different surfaces, different methods

Kitchen worktops & upstands

Upstands and back edges are cut out, cleaned of grease and resealed, since cooking leaves a film that stops silicone sticking. Proper degreasing is what helps the new joint last.

Wet rooms

A wet room floor and its walls can move independently, so the corners need a flexible seal, not grout. Where grout in a corner has cracked, we can replace it with sealant.

The process

Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers. Somewhere as small as Worthy Down, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.

  1. Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
  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. Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
  5. The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
  • Keep children and pets away from the work area
  • Mention any parking rules near the property

Ask for a quote

Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.

Ask for a quote

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Worthy Down questions

Do you cover Worthy Down for bathroom resealing?

Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Worthy Down is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.

Will you come out to Worthy Down?

Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.

How long will the resealing take?

Allow a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. We’ll confirm how long your job needs when we quote.

What information do you need?

Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.

How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in Worthy Down?

Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.

Will the old sealant be removed?

Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.

Can you get rid of the black mould in my sealant?

Yes. Once mould has grown into the silicone, it generally cannot be cleaned out for good, so we cut it out, treat the joint and reseal with anti-fungal silicone.

Should I try DIY first?

Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.

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