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Bathroom resealing in BR1: how it works

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. Only once it’s dry does the new bead go on. We work on basins & vanity units, baths and kitchen worktops & upstands, and common reasons people get in touch are mouldy sealant that has gone black and lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt.

Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom, depending on the amount of work.

1. First the area is protected and every bit of old sealant removed.
2. The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
3. Once it’s dry, any bath is filled so the bead is laid with it at its heaviest.
4. We apply anti-fungal sanitary silicone in one even bead and tool it neatly.
5. Finally we tidy up and explain the cure time before we leave.

What you’ll pay

We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will talk you through it.

What you get with us

• We’re fully insured
• Arbo and Everbuild products
• 180+ five-star Google reviews
• Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels

Get a quote

For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.

Landmarks near Plaistow

Typical jobs here are in homes near Downham Fields, Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy and Holy Trinity College Bromley and the streets around them. You will also find Burnt Ash Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), St Mary’s Church (under half a mile south-east) and The Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south). The nearest railway station is Sundridge Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (4.1 miles north) and Prefab Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.

Aftercare tips

So the new joints stay in good condition:

• Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
• Look for lifting corners and small gaps now and then
• Never pick at the silicone with a blade
• Dry the bead with a towel now and then

Don’t stand bottles along the bead, as they hold water against it. A quick squeegee after showering keeps water from sitting on the joint.

Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out, and nearby grout often goes the same way. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.

What affects the cost of bathroom resealing

The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:

• The number of rooms or windows
• Working hours on commercial sites
• Mould in or behind the old joints
• The product the joint needs

What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.

Helping us quote

When you contact us, these details help:

• Whether it has been sealed before
• If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
• What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
• Where the property is

Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before work begins.