When your bath or shower sealant starts looking mouldy, cracked, or loose, you’ve got two choices: grab a DIY kit and try it yourself, or call a local handyman to do it for you.
So, which option is best? Let’s break it down.
DIY Bath Resealing
Pros:
- Cheaper upfront (just the cost of sealant & tools)
- Can be done same day if you have materials ready
- Satisfying if you enjoy DIY projects
Cons:
- Old sealant is difficult to remove properly
- Applying new silicone neatly takes skill
- Risk of gaps, leaks, or messy lines
- May need redoing within months if not done well
Hiring a Handyman
Pros:
- Professional finish that looks neat and tidy
- Surfaces prepared properly for a long-lasting seal
- Saves time and frustration
- Peace of mind that leaks won’t damage your home
Cons:
- Higher upfront cost than DIY
- Need to book in a visit
The Verdict
If you’re confident with tools and don’t mind the risk of a messy finish, DIY might save you some money. But if you want a guaranteed watertight seal that lasts years, hiring a professional handyman is the smarter choice.
What DIY resealing really takes
Resealing a bath yourself is doable, but it is fiddlier than it looks. You will need a silicone remover and a scraper to get every trace of the old sealant off, a good sanitary silicone, a smoothing tool and some masking tape for clean edges. Budget a couple of hours plus drying time, and the patience to remove the old silicone completely — that is the part most people underestimate.
Common DIY resealing mistakes
The usual slip-ups are sealing over old silicone instead of removing it, not letting the joint dry fully first, using a general-purpose silicone rather than a mould-resistant sanitary one, and not filling the bath before sealing so the bead splits under the first proper load. Any of these and you are back to a black, lifting line within months. If you would rather have it done once and done right, that is where a handyman reseal earns its keep.
Bath Resealing in Blackburn
I provide fast and affordable bath resealing service across Blackburn and surrounding areas. I’ll remove your old sealant, prepare the surface, and apply a fresh, clean line of silicone for a professional finish.
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