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Mastic man in E1
We cover every part of the E1 postcode district, which takes in Shoreditch, Whitechapel and Bishopsgate. Old sealant is always cut out completely, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in E1
- Shoreditch
- Whitechapel
- Bishopsgate
- Spitalfields
- Aldgate
- Stepney
- St George in the East
- Wapping
- Ratcliff
- East End of London
- Tower Hill
- Bethnal Green
- Mile End
- Bow Common
- Shadwell
- Limehouse
Our services across E1
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Regrouting
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Window & door mastic
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Fire-rated sealant
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
- External & façade joints
- All services
Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
About bathroom resealing in E1
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, then the joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould. New silicone goes on only when the joint is fully dry. We are often asked to deal with leaking joints on a shower screen and a messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal, across basins & vanity units, sinks & splashbacks and shower trays & enclosures.
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included.
- We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
- The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves on the tiles.
- Joints are degreased and any mould is treated.
- 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, usually around 24 hours.
Pricing in E1
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Getting a quote
If you are in E1 and need bathroom resealing, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Local landmarks in Shoreditch
We work in homes and buildings around Hackney University Technical College, Virginia Primary School and Former London Apprentice pub and the streets around them. Also close by are St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south), St Leonard's Church (within half a mile north-east), Artillery Ground (0.5 miles south-west) and The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (under half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Shoreditch itself: Shoreditch High Street station. A little further out are Tower of London (1.2 miles south) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south)
Where we work in E1
Our bathroom resealing work across E1 covers homes, rentals and businesses, in Shoreditch, Whitechapel and Bishopsgate 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. For any job in E1, joints are cleaned back properly before anything new goes in.
Shoreditch: For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Virginia Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near St Leonard's Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
How the job changes by surface
Baths
Acrylic baths give a little under load, and even steel and cast iron baths settle slightly when full. Filling the bath first allows for that movement.
Kitchen worktops & upstands
The joint between worktop and wall takes splashes, crumbs and cleaning sprays. We seal them in a colour that suits the worktop, so the line does not stand out.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re 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 fails, we can still redo it.
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.
Honest limits
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Failed grout lines across the wall
Leave it or put it right?
A clean new bead makes a room look cared for, which matters if you are letting a property or selling it. A smeared, uneven DIY bead does the opposite.
Questions to ask before booking
- What product goes in the joint
- What preparation is included
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if the job turns out different
Signs you need bathroom resealing
Sealing over old silicone is one of the commonest mistakes we find. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, so it lifts, lets water in and traps mould underneath.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
Your questions about bathroom resealing in E1
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with pictures by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Can I choose the colour of the sealant?
We can use white, clear or a colour to suit. On a worktop we colour-match where the joint shows.
Do you guarantee your resealing?
Yes. Our 12-month guarantee covers every job, and we’re fully insured.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.