Cracked or peeling silicone around a bath, shower or kitchen sink lets water get behind tiles and panels rather than just sitting in the tray or basin. Left long enough, that leads to damp, softened wood, and mould — problems that cost far more to fix than a simple reseal would have.
This is a common job when a bath panel is removed for other work too — old, dried silicone is often found built up on the bath, floor and walls underneath, needing a full clean before resealing.
Resealing is often paired with a related repair — refitting a bath panel or fixing a fixture — in the same visit rather than a separate booking.
Proper cleaning of old, dried silicone before resealing means a finish that actually lasts, not a quick smear over the top of what’s already there.
Cracking, peeling, discolouration, or black mould along the sealant line are all signs it needs redoing rather than just cleaning.
Depends on the extent of the job and whether a bath panel needs removing first. Send a photo for an accurate range.
Yes — removal, cleaning and resealing is typically all done in one visit.
Resealing fixes water getting past a failed seal at the edge of a bath, shower or sink. An active plumbing leak from a pipe or fitting is a separate issue and would be flagged if spotted.
Most silicone needs 24 hours before contact with water — confirmed on the day depending on the product used.
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