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Mastic man in DA12
We cover every part of the DA12 postcode district, including Gravesend, Windmill Hill and Milton-next-Gravesend. Old sealant is always cut out completely, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within DA12
- Gravesend
- Windmill Hill
- Milton-next-Gravesend
- Denton
- Singlewell or Ifield
- Shorne
- Chalk
- Shorne Ridgeway
- Cobham
- Gold Street
- Henhurst
- Thong
- Upper Ifield
- Higham
- Sole Street
What we do in DA12
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Regrouting
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Fire-rated sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Floor & skirting joints
- Window & door mastic
- External & façade joints
- See all services
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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About bathroom resealing in DA12
Sealant is the soft line between a bath, shower or worktop and the wall. Once it cracks or goes mouldy, water starts to find its way through and into the wall or floor. Our team cut the old bead out completely and lay a new one in anti-fungal sanitary silicone. We work on baths, kitchen worktops & upstands and basins & vanity units, and the jobs we see most are black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off and splits where the tray meets the wall.
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 around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom.
- First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
- The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
- We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, generally around 24 hours.
What affects the price in DA12
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Why customers in DA12 choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We agree the colour with you first
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
What’s near Gravesend
Typical jobs here are in homes near Christ Church Milton, St John's Catholic Comprehensive and The Waterloo Public House. Nearby too are Whitehill Primary School (within half a mile south-west), St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east) and Northfleet Urban Country Park (1.5 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Bathroom resealing across DA12: local notes
DA12 has homes of every age, old and new, and in places like Gravesend, Windmill Hill and Milton-next-Gravesend there’s plenty of rented property too. Sound sealant and clean grout keep water out and rooms looking cared for.
Hard water across most of the South East leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings. Whatever the job in DA12, surfaces are cleaned back properly before new sealant goes in. Along the coast in DA12, window and wall joints facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, so they’re often the first to fail. The right product and careful preparation help it last.
Gravesend: If you let a flat or house near Gravesend station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay. If you look after a building such as Whitehill Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Different surfaces, different methods
Baths
The long joint down the side of a bath is where most leaks start, particularly where there’s a shower over the bath. It gets one smooth bead of anti-fungal silicone.
Sinks & splashbacks
Where a splashback meets the worktop, there’s a joint that catches every splash. It’s resealed in white, clear or a colour to suit.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The type of sealant required
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
Want a quote for bathroom resealing? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.
Common problems we fix in DA12
Silicone needs a clean, dry surface without any grease to stick to. Traces of soap, bath oil and old sealant stop it gripping, and a joint that looked fine soon begins to come away.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Dry worktop joints after washing up
- Open a window or run the fan so the room dries
- Let new sealant cure fully before it gets wet
- Keep scourers and sharp tools away from the bead
Give the silicone time to cure before it gets wet, which is usually around 24 hours. Once it’s cured, wiping it down after use keeps it looking new.
Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out. Catching it early keeps it a simple reseal.
Why deal with it now?
Tired sealant is not a reason to replace a bath or shower. Replacing the joint is usually all it takes. If we find a deeper problem, you’ll hear it from us.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
DA12: your questions answered
Do you come to DA12?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, and that includes DA12.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we will ask.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.