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Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Cross Gate, West Sussex
Problem with your baths, showers and worktops in Cross Gate? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
Bathroom resealing in Cross Gate
Before a bath is sealed, it’s filled with water. A full bath sits slightly lower than an empty one, so the bead is not stretched the first time someone gets in. It’s a small step that rushed reseals tend to skip. Typical jobs include two layers of silicone, both failing and lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt, on wet rooms, baths and sinks & splashbacks.
Somewhere as small as Cross Gate, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
All our work is covered by a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
- Check the joints every few months for splits or lifting
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
Check the sealant now and then. A small split or a corner lifting is easy to spot, and if anything looks wrong, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Small signs come before a leak: a corner lifting, a gap behind the bead, a dark line under the silicone or a damp patch on the ceiling below. Any of these means the joint needs attention.
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Sinks & splashbacks
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much there is to do
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Roughly how big the job is
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a couple of hours for a single bath or shower. Somewhere like Cross Gate needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
- The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves on the tiles.
- Joints are degreased and any mould is treated.
- With the joint dry, and any bath loaded with water, a single bead of anti-fungal silicone is applied.
- The bead is tooled smooth and you are told the cure time, usually around 24 hours.
How to prepare
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
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Why deal with it now?
Fresh sealant smartens a bathroom or kitchen with very little disruption, which matters if you’re letting a property or selling it. Lumpy sealant with smears on the tiles has the opposite effect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cross Gate can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Cross Gate
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Common problems we fix in Cross Gate
Black mould is behind a lot of resealing. Steamy rooms that do not dry out give mould all the damp it needs, and mould that has grown into the silicone usually won’t clean off.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Black spots spreading through the bead
- A messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Amberley CofE Primary School, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
Before you book anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee
Cross Gate questions
Do you cover smaller places like Cross Gate?
Yes. Cross Gate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Cross Gate in your area for bathroom resealing?
Yes, Cross Gate is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
It depends on how many joints there are and how much old sealant has to come out. For most single baths or showers, allow a couple of hours.
Can new silicone go straight over the old?
No, and it’s one of the main reasons reseals fail. We cut out all of the old sealant, clean the joint and start again.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Cross Gate homes and their sealant
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Letting a property close to Amberley station? Then fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out bathroom resealing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cross Gate. Cross Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
We work across the BN18 postcode area for bathroom resealing. Other places close to Cross Gate include Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cross Gate
Around Cross Gate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parham Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Cross Gate is Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.