Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Mastic man in AB43
Our applicators cover all of the AB43 postcode district, which takes in Fraserburgh, Broadsea and Rosehearty. Old sealant is always cut out completely, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in AB43
- Fraserburgh
- Broadsea
- Rosehearty
- Inverallochy
- Strichen
- St Combs
- Crimond
- New Pitsligo
- Sandhaven
- New Aberdour
- Memsie
- Pittulie
Sealant work we offer in AB43
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- External & façade joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Regrouting
- Window & door mastic
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Floor & skirting joints
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Postcodes nearby
Across Aberdeenshire
Towns and villages in Aberdeenshire
Areas we cover
Our bathroom resealing service in AB43
Sealant that’s mouldy, cracked or peeling shouldn’t be left until there’s a leak. A photo of the joints helps when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk, and you will get a clear quote before any work starts. We’re often asked to deal with smears of silicone across the tiles and sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away, across basins & vanity units, wet rooms and baths.
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a couple of hours for a single bath or shower in most cases.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- 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.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
Pricing in AB43
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We agree the colour with you first
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Full insurance on every job
Get a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Near you in Fraserburgh
In Fraserburgh, that means homes and buildings near The Saltoun Inn, Fraserburgh Academy and Fraserburgh, among other places. Nearby you will also find Fraserburgh Hospital (within half a mile north) and Fraserburgh Heritage Centre (0.9 miles north-east).
Bathrooms and kitchens across AB43
From Fraserburgh, Broadsea and Rosehearty to its smaller places, homes across AB43 have bathrooms and kitchens of every age. Family bathrooms, rented flats and hotel en suites all need their sealant and grout renewing in time.
The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, but outside joints take plenty of weather everywhere, while generally soft water means less limescale indoors but no less mould. Sealants for jobs in AB43 are chosen with that in mind. Coastal guest houses and holiday lets in AB43 can see heavy use in busy months, which is hard on sealant and grout.
Fraserburgh: Managing a site like Fraserburgh Academy? Then 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. In and around Fraserburgh, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What happens if it’s left?
A clean new bead makes a room look cared for, which helps when a home is being let or put on the market. Lumpy sealant with smears on the tiles has the opposite effect, and it’s harder to put right later.
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What insurance they hold
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
- Look for lifting corners and small gaps now and then
- Keep scourers and sharp tools away from the bead
- Don’t leave water standing on kitchen joints
Do not stand bottles along the bead, because they trap water against the silicone. Squeegeeing the walls and tray after use helps the joint dry.
Small signs come before a leak: lifting ends, gaps, dark shadows under the bead or a stain downstairs. Any of these means the joint needs attention.
How the job changes by surface
Sinks & splashbacks
Splashbacks in glass, tile or acrylic meet the worktop in a long joint. It’s resealed in white, clear or a colour to suit.
Baths
Acrylic baths give a little under load, while steel and cast iron baths move less but still settle when full. Filling the bath first allows for that movement.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Landlords and letting agents in AB43 can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Your questions about bathroom resealing in AB43
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Can new silicone go straight over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, so it peels away and hides mould and water. We always take the old sealant out completely.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.