Essex · England
Mastic man in CO4
Our applicators cover all of the CO4 postcode district, including Colchester, Greenstead and Mile End. Every joint is properly prepared, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in CO4
What we do in CO4
- Regrouting
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Fire-rated sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- External & façade joints
- Window & door mastic
- Floor & skirting joints
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Our bathroom resealing service in CO4
The secret of a lasting bead is the preparation. The old sealant is removed to the last smear, then the joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould. Only once it’s dry does the new bead go on. We work on shower trays & enclosures, baths and basins & vanity units, and the jobs we see most are gaps where the bath or tray has moved and two layers of silicone, both failing.
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom.
- We cover the area around the joints we’re working on.
- 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.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
What you will pay
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why book with us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
How to get a quote
For bathroom resealing in CO4, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Local landmarks in Colchester
We work in homes and buildings around Church of St Peter, Bull Meadow and The Bay And Say Public House. Other local landmarks include Colchester Sixth Form College (within half a mile north-west) and St John's Green Primary School (under half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Colchester itself: Colchester Town station. A little further out are Lion Walk (under half a mile south-east) and Essex County Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Westhouse Wood.
Where we work in CO4
In CO4, bathroom resealing takes in flats, houses, rentals and businesses, in Colchester, Greenstead and Mile End and well beyond. The method is the same everywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.
Hard water across most of the South East leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings. Whatever the job in CO4, surfaces are cleaned back properly before new sealant goes in.
Colchester: Schools such as Colchester Sixth Form College are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Colchester Town station? Then mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
How the job changes by surface
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.
Shower trays & enclosures
There are generally two jobs in a shower: the tray-to-wall joint and the enclosure joints. Both get soaked every time the shower runs, so both are resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
Should I try it myself first?
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What happens if it’s left?
A failed joint gets more costly to put right the longer it’s left. Water that gets behind a bath soaks into the floor, the panel and sometimes the ceiling below, turning a small job into a building repair.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Are they insured?
Why it fails
Sealing over old silicone is one of the commonest mistakes we find. Fresh silicone cannot grip the old bead underneath, so it lifts, lets water in and traps mould underneath.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Don’t let bottles sit on the bead
- Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
- Dry worktop joints after washing up
Do not stand bottles along the bead, as they hold water against it. Squeegeeing the walls and tray after use keeps water from sitting on the joint.
Don’t wait for a refit to deal with failed sealant. Like paintwork, sealant needs renewing from time to time, and renewing it as soon as it fails protects everything around it.
Questions from CO4
Do you guarantee your resealing?
Yes, a one-year guarantee. Looking after the joint as we suggest helps it last.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
What does bathroom resealing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.