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Bathroom resealing in WC2H: how it works

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. Just as important, it closes the gaps water would otherwise get through. We work on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and sinks & splashbacks, and common reasons people get in touch are shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop and damp behind the bath or under the tray.

Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it usually takes half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included.

1. First the area is protected and every bit of old sealant removed, including the film left on the tiles.
2. Next, the joint is cleaned and any mould is treated.
3. We let it dry fully and fill the bath with water before sealing.
4. A single bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied and tooled smooth.
5. Finally we tidy up and explain the cure time before we leave.

Pricing in WC2H

What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start.

Why clients in WC2H choose us

• Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
• Tidy, careful work
• Full insurance on every job
• Every job guaranteed for a year

Ask for a quote

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

What’s near Clare Market

In Clare Market, that means homes and buildings near Enon Chapel, St Clement Danes CofE Primary School and Ye Old White Horse pub, among other places. Also close by are Mercers' School (within half a mile north-east), London Nautical School (0.7 miles south-east), LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile south) and Lincoln's Inn Fields (under half a mile north). Clare Market’s nearest station is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find St Philip's Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.

Looking after it afterwards

After the cure time, these simple habits help:

• Wait for the cure time we give you
• Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
• Dry the bead with a towel now and then
• Use gentle cleaners on the silicone

Clean the silicone with care: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Scourers and blades can nick the surface, and a nicked bead lets mould in sooner.

Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. Once it’s deep in the silicone, cleaning generally won’t remove it. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.

What affects the cost of bathroom resealing

The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:

• The type of sealant required
• The amount of work
• Whether the work is at height
• Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out

Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.

Helping us quote

When you call or email, it’s useful to know:

• Where the job is, and your postcode
• Pictures of the joints, sent by email
• Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
• How many joints, rooms or windows are involved

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