Hampshire · England
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Tye, Hampshire
Baths, showers and worktops in Tye need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Water getting behind the bath panel
Do you need bathroom resealing in Tye?
A bath shifts a little every time it’s filled and emptied. An acrylic bath flexes under load, while a poorly supported tray can shift underfoot. That movement works at the bead until it splits or peels away.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
Letting a property close to Emsworth station? Then fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
What to look for in a quote
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Bathroom resealing in Tye, done properly
A fresh bead of silicone changes how a bathroom looks more than most people expect. Mouldy silicone makes even a new bathroom look neglected, and a neat new joint puts that right in a short visit. It also seals the gaps that let water behind the bath. If you have a reseal done over the top of the old bead and black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off, we can help.
Being in a small place like Tye makes no difference to the job itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Once we’re there, the bathroom or kitchen gets the same care as anywhere else.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Tye (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Shower trays & enclosures
The vertical joint where a screen profile meets the wall is a common leak point. It’s resealed along with the tray joints, following the enclosure maker’s guidance on which side to seal.
Kitchen worktops & upstands
Kitchen joints need more degreasing than bathroom ones, because cooking grease stops sealant bonding. The extra cleaning is what makes the bead last.
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Open a window or run the fan so the room dries
- Dry the bead with a towel now and then
- Keep scourers and sharp tools away from the bead
- Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
Keep water off the new bead until it has cured, following the cure time we give you. Once it’s cured, wiping it down after use keeps it looking new.
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. If you spot one, it’s time to reseal.
What bathroom resealing looks like in Tye
Tye is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mill Rythe Junior School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. In the older streets around Church of St Peter, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Tye is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Tye gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in PO11 is within our area for bathroom resealing. You will find streets such as Gutner Lane and Copse Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out bathroom resealing in North Hayling (1 mile north), Northney (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), Thorney Island (1 mile north-east) and Warblington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north), Waterlooville (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Tye
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hayling College, Eames Farm and The Maypole pub. Tye’s nearest station is Emsworth station, roughly 2.6 miles north. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Tye includes Hayling Billy.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. Somewhere like Tye needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
- The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves on the tiles.
- Joints are degreased and any mould is treated.
- When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
- The bead is tooled smooth and you are told the cure time, usually around 24 hours.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Tye can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Common questions in Tye
Is Tye in your area for bathroom resealing?
Yes, Tye is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Tye?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do you guarantee your resealing?
Yes. All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
When can I use the bath or shower again?
Usually after around 24 hours. We will tell you the cure time for the product we used.
Why deal with it now?
A quick bead over the top of the old one might look better for a while, but it won’t bond. It lifts, traps water and grows mould behind it, and the next reseal means two layers to cut out. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Tye, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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