Hertfordshire · England
Mastic man in AL5
We cover every part of the AL5 postcode district, including Harpenden, Batford and Kinsbourne Green. Every joint is properly prepared, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in AL5
What we do in AL5
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Fire-rated sealant
- Regrouting
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Window & door mastic
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- External & façade joints
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Floor & skirting joints
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Bathroom resealing in AL5: how it works
The secret of a lasting bead is the preparation. Every bit of old silicone comes out, down to the thin film left on the tiles, after which the joint is degreased and any mould treated. Only once it’s dry does the new bead go on. We work on kitchen worktops & upstands, shower trays & enclosures and basins & vanity units, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting behind the kitchen upstand and gaps where the bath or tray has moved.
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it usually takes a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen.
- We cover the area around the joints we are working on.
- We cut away the old sealant and clean off what’s left.
- 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.
What you will pay
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Around Harpenden
In Harpenden, that means homes and buildings near St Nicholas Church, Lydekker Park and Sir John Lawes School and the streets around them. Also close by are Harpenden Academy (within half a mile west) and The Junction pub (under half a mile south-west). Harpenden has its own railway station: Harpenden station. Other landmarks nearby include Harpenden Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Luton Castle (5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Wheathampstead Local Nature Reserve and Verulamium Lake.
Where we work in AL5
From Harpenden, Batford and Kinsbourne Green to its smaller places, homes across AL5 have bathrooms and kitchens of every age. Family bathrooms, rented flats and hotel en suites all need their sealant and grout renewing in time.
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outdoor sealant still needs a dry day and clean surfaces, so outside work in AL5 is planned around the forecast.
Harpenden: If you let a flat or house near Harpenden station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harpenden Academy, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Landlords, agents and businesses in AL5
For anyone letting property in or around AL5, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
How the job changes by surface
Basins & vanity units
Vanity units have long, worktop-style joints against the wall. Water that gets behind can damage the unit, so a neat, continuous bead matters.
Wet rooms
Not every wet room leak is a sealant problem. We check the joints and say so if the fault looks to be elsewhere.
What we’re called out for in AL5
Silicone needs a clean, dry surface without any grease to stick to. Soap residue, oils and leftover silicone film all get in the way, so a rushed job can start to lift early.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Two layers of silicone, both failing
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
Check the sealant now and then. Small splits and lifting ends are easy to catch early, and if anything looks wrong, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
A split bead lets water through every time the bath or shower is used. Over time that water reaches floors, walls and ceilings. Early resealing closes the gap before damage is done.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
FAQs for AL5
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
It takes a couple of hours for a single bath or shower. You will know how long to expect before work begins.
Can you reseal around my kitchen sink and worktop?
Yes. We reseal worktop upstands, sinks and splashbacks, in a kitchen-suitable sealant, matched to the worktop where it’s on show.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
Silicone is touch-dry quite quickly, but it takes longer to cure. Keep water off it for around 24 hours, or follow the cure time we give you.