Can you just go over the old silicone?

No — the proper repair is to remove failed silicone first. New sealant will not last if it is applied over loose or contaminated old material.

Do you offer colour-matched silicone?

Yes — where the bathroom suits it, we can use a closer colour match instead of a stark white bead, especially on vertical tile corners.

Can failed silicone really cause a leak downstairs?

Yes — once the tray or bath edge opens up, regular shower use can let water escape behind the seal and into floors, walls or ceilings below.

Freshly resealed shower tray with neat white silicone in an Ongar bathroom

Silicone Sealant Replacement & Resealing in Essex

If silicone has lifted away from your shower tray, bath or tiled corner, water can track behind it and cause expensive damage fast. We strip failed sealant out fully, prepare the area properly, and apply a clean new bead that looks right and keeps water where it should be.

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Why customers choose us for silicone sealant replacement & resealing

Failed shower tray and bath silicone removed fully before resealing
Fresh white or colour-matched sealant to suit the bathroom finish
Stops water tracking behind trays, baths and tiled corners
Cleaner, neater finish than patching over old silicone
Ideal for leak prevention, snagging and tired bathroom refreshes

How it works

1
Inspect the seal
We check where the silicone has failed and whether water has been tracking behind the tray or bath.
2
Strip out properly
All loose and failed sealant is removed so the new bead can bond cleanly.
3
Reseal neatly
Fresh silicone is applied with a clean finish and the right colour where a match matters.

Recent resealing work

Water damage to wall and ceiling caused by a leaking shower tray in Ongar — Leak damage showing below the shower before the tray seal was investigated.

Gap where failed silicone had pulled away from a shower tray in Ongar — The failed tray edge left a clear route for water to escape behind the shower.

Old shower tray silicone removed before resealing in Ongar — Old sealant stripped out fully rather than patched over.

New white silicone applied neatly around a shower tray after resealing in Ongar — Fresh white silicone around the tray restored a neat, watertight finish.

Beige silicone used in the shower corner to match tile colour in Ongar — Colour-matched beige silicone blended into the tiled corner more cleanly than white.

What Essex homeowners say

Verified customer reviews

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5.0

259 verified reviews

Review on Google Review on Checkatrade

Google: 150 reviews · updated 29 June 2026Checkatrade: 109 reviews · updated 29 June 2026

"Excellent service! The plumbers were quick, friendly, and very professional. Highly recommend!"

Jane Doe1 month ago

"diagnose and fix leak and blockage — we had a great experience with FFT plumbing and Heating as he turned up when he said he would and done more than we expected and got not only diagnosed but fixed better than its ever been for a long time . would definitely use again as very good price too."

Verified Checkatrade review2026-04-27T09:30:28.031Z

"Good experience overall, but they were a bit late. Quality of work was great though."

John Smith2 months ago

"10/10 Highly recommend FFT Plumbing — Frankie was great! He helped remove our radiator and redid our bathroom sealant, he was fast and efficient thank you!"

Verified Checkatrade review2026-04-22T19:30:14.373Z

"Decent service, but communication could be improved."

Angela Lee3 months ago

"Unblocked a blocked toilet — Good communication, prompt response and good value for money."

Verified Checkatrade review2026-04-12T00:00:07.005Z

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