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Swaythling Bathroom Resealing
Professional bathroom resealing in and around Swaythling, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Black spots spreading through the bead
Bathroom resealing in Swaythling
We fill the bath before sealing it. A full bath sits slightly lower than an empty one, so the new joint is not pulled apart the first time it’s used. It’s a small step that rushed reseals tend to skip. If you have new sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting and leaking joints on a shower screen, we can help, whatever the surface.
In and around Swaythling, older properties sit alongside newer ones. In older homes, walls and floors can move a little more, so the right flexible sealant matters.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Where
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
Treat the new bead gently when you clean: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Avoid scouring pads and anything sharp, and a nicked bead lets mould in sooner.
A failed kitchen joint is easy to miss. Splashes run behind the back edge and soak into the worktop, and the board underneath can swell. A reseal in time can save the worktop.
Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchen worktops & upstands
Upstands and back edges are cut out, cleaned of grease and resealed, since cooking leaves a film that stops silicone sticking. Proper degreasing is what helps the new joint last.
Shower trays & enclosures
A tray that rocks will split any sealant. We check for movement before we reseal, and tell you if it needs re-bedding first.
What we are called out for in Swaythling
The wrong product fails fast. Decorators’ caulk and all-purpose sealants are not made for constant wetting, so they crack, discolour or grow mould quickly. Wet areas call for a sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
In the older streets around St. Mary's Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Before booking anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether you can choose the colour
- The length of the guarantee
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Common questions in Swaythling
Do you work in hotels near Swaythling?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
Will you come out to Swaythling?
Yes, Swaythling is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can you reseal around my kitchen sink and worktop?
Yes. Kitchen joints get extra degreasing before the new bead goes on, then a colour-matched bead is laid.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, a one-year guarantee. Looking after the joint as we suggest helps it last.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Bathroom resealing in Swaythling: local notes
Swaythling has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Rented homes near Swaythling station change hands often, and a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for. If you look after a building such as Mansbridge Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO16 area, we can carry out bathroom resealing at your property. Swaythling is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
Work in SO16, SO18 and SO17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road. Other places close to Swaythling include Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Swaythling
Around Swaythling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Riverside Park and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. There’s a railway station in Swaythling itself: Swaythling station. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
- Failed grout lines across the wall
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Parking around Swaythling is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We cover the area around the joints we are working on.
- Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
- Mould is treated, then the joint is left to dry thoroughly.
- Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Related advice
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.