Brighton and Hove · England
Mastic man in BN88
Live in BN88? We cover Prestonville and Preston and the rest of the district, inside and out.
Where we work in BN88
Services in BN88
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Floor & skirting joints
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Fire-rated sealant
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Window & door mastic
- Regrouting
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- External & façade joints
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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About bathroom resealing in BN88
A shower joint gets soaked every day. Tray edges, screen profiles and wet room joints all rely on silicone to stay watertight. Each gets a bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone, finished smooth so water drains away rather than collecting. We’re often asked to deal with new sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting and gaps where the bath or tray has moved, across kitchen worktops & upstands, sinks & splashbacks and shower trays & enclosures.
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it usually takes half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- We cut away the old sealant and clean off what’s left.
- We treat any mould and let the joint dry properly.
- 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’ll pay
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Landmarks near Prestonville
In Prestonville, that means homes and buildings near Preston Park, St Luke's Church Prestonville and Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College. You will also find The Drive Prep School (0.7 miles west), Stanford Infant School (less than half a mile north) and Milligan House (less than half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Preston Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (5 miles north) and Churchill Square (1 mile south). The countryside around Prestonville includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Bathrooms and kitchens across BN88
In BN88, bathroom resealing takes in flats, houses, rentals and businesses, from Prestonville and Preston to the quieter places in between. The method is the same everywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.
From Victorian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates, homes across the South East and London cover every era. The right sealant depends on the age and materials of the building, wherever it is in BN88. Parts of BN88 are on or near the coast, where wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt air are hard on outside sealant. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Prestonville: Rented homes near Preston Park station change hands often, and mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets. Homes close to St Luke's Church Prestonville include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Common problems we fix in BN88
No sealant lasts indefinitely. Every shower, every splash and every wipe with a cleaner take their toll over the years, and how long it lasts comes down to use, cleaning and ventilation.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Two layers of silicone, both failing
- Water getting behind the bath panel
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded
- Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that’s regrouting)
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Landlord and commercial work in BN88
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
How the job changes by surface
Baths
Baths move more than any other fitting, so we fill it with water before sealing. The joint is then laid with the bath at its lowest point.
Kitchen worktops & upstands
Worktop joints get wet and wiped every day. The new bead is colour-matched where it shows, so the line doesn’t stand out.
Common questions in BN88
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Can tenants book the work?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
We give you the cure time before we leave, and it’s normally around 24 hours. Getting it wet too early can spoil the new joint.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No. Sealing over the top looks fine for a few weeks, then lifts. We remove the old bead completely before resealing.