Shower Reseal in Heaton Moor (Belway Estate)

November 17, 2025•3 min read

The Belway Estate in Heaton Moor is full of newer builds that are now hitting the 8–12-year mark, and we’re seeing the same pattern across almost every property we visit:

Failing silicone, mould around wet areas and ventilation issues.

This job was a classic example.

What the Client Needed

A homeowner in a semi-detached new-build on the Belway Estate needed a full reseal of her wet-room shower area.

The original silicone had:

heavy mould
blackened edges
moisture behind the bead
sections lifting away
visible gaps in the corners

The room also had poor ventilation, which is typical for this estate — causing moisture to sit behind the old silicone and accelerate mould growth.

What We Found on Arrival

The shower tray and verticals were heavily moulded
Sealant around corners was split
Dark patches had formed behind the bead
Skirting board edges around the floor were peeling
Toilet base and basin silicone were still in good condition, no need to replace

This was a straight strip, clean, treat and reseal job, but the mould level required a proper chemical process.

What We Did

1. Full Removal of Old Silicone

We stripped every bead around the shower tray, verticals and corners.
Loose material came away easily, but the moulded sections needed more work.

2. Chemical Softening & Debris Removal

Applied a professional silicone remover to lift any hidden residue.
This ensures no old adhesive or bacteria sits behind the new bead.

3. Mould and Mildew Treatment

Sprayed a high-strength mould and mildew eliminator behind the joint line.
This kills the bacteria sitting underneath old silicone — the main cause of early failure.

4. Drying & Prep

Fully dried the surfaces before reapplication.

5. Fresh Silicone Application

Applied Dow 785 Bacterial Resistant Sanitary Silicone (White)
This is an anti-mould, flexible, bathroom-grade silicone with long life in wet rooms.

6. Floor Skirting Reseal

The skirting bead had failed, so we stripped and re-sealed that section to bring the room back to a clean finish.

Time on Site

9.30am to 12.30pm
A solid three-hour bathroom refresh, including:

full removal
treatment
drying
reseal
skirting repair

Customer Result

The client said:

she was “very happy” with the work
she wants decorating work doing
she’s passing our details to her sister
she now has a properly sealed shower that looks clean, sharp and mould-free

This is exactly why Belway Estate jobs are becoming one of our most common call-outs.

Price

£185 including materials (2025 pricing)
(Two tubes: used one full + half of another)

Why Reseals Matter in New-Build Estates

New-build estates like Belway often have:

poor ventilation in small wet rooms
high humidity
silicone that fails earlier than expected
mould under old beads
gaps around floors or corners

A proper reseal gives:

a watertight joint
cleaner finish
mould resistance
longer lifespan
reduced leak risk into adjoining rooms

Call to Book

If you’re in Heaton Moor, Belway Estate, Heaton Chapel, Cheadle, Burnage, Didsbury or Stockport, and your shower needs a fresh, clean reseal:

Call 07441 356128
Or message us on our page.

Home Improvement Contractors Ltd
Also trading as: Heatons Handyman

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