Kent · England
Mastic man in CT9
Based in CT9? We cover Margate, Northdown and Cliftonville and every street in between, inside and out.
Areas within CT9
Services in CT9
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
- Fire-rated sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Floor & skirting joints
- External & façade joints
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Regrouting
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Elsewhere in Kent
Every town in Kent
Areas we cover
Bathroom resealing across CT9: what to expect
We fill the bath before sealing it. The weight settles the bath to its lowest point, so the new joint is not pulled apart the first time it’s used. It’s a small step that rushed reseals tend to skip. We work on basins & vanity units, baths and sinks & splashbacks, and the jobs we see most are splits where the tray meets the wall and damp behind the bath or under the tray.
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
- We treat any mould and let the joint dry properly.
- Baths are filled first, then anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied in a colour to suit.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
How we quote
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why book with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- You choose the colour before work begins
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Landmarks near Margate
Around Margate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Salmestone Primary School and Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Margate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Bathrooms and kitchens across CT9
Homes across CT9 range from older properties to new builds, and in places like Margate, Broadstairs and Northdown there’s plenty of rented property too. Bathroom resealing keeps bathrooms and kitchens watertight and looking cared for.
London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. The right sealant depends on the age and materials of the building, wherever it is in CT9. In the coastal parts of CT9, the sea-facing side of a building takes the most weather, and that is where sealant normally gives up first. Good preparation and the right sealant help it cope.
Margate: If you look after a building such as Salmestone Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. If you let a flat or house near Margate station, mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- Roughly how big the job is
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
- The problem you’ve noticed
We quote each job on its own. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Why deal with it now?
Most of the work in a good reseal happens before any silicone goes on: removing all the old sealant, degreasing the joint, treating mould and drying it properly. Skip those steps and even the best silicone fails early.
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How hidden problems are handled
Why it fails
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.
People usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off
- A messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
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.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together.
FAQs for CT9
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
How long will the resealing take?
That depends on the number of joints and the state of the old sealant. Allow a couple of hours for a typical bath or shower.
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No, never. A bead laid over old silicone soon starts to come away, because silicone does not bond to silicone. Every trace of the old bead is removed first.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
Around 24 hours is typical, and we confirm the time for the product used. Using it sooner can damage the bead.
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in CT9?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a short description of the job.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Tell us what needs doing and where. If we need more, we will ask.
My sealant has gone black. Can you sort it?
Yes, we can. The old sealant comes out, the mould is treated, and we reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.