East Lothian · Scotland
Mastic man in EH34
We cover every part of the EH34 postcode district, which takes in Pencaitland, Wester Pencaitland and Easter Pencaitland. Old sealant is always cut out completely, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within EH34
What we do in EH34
- External & façade joints
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Fire-rated sealant
- Window & door mastic
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Floor & skirting joints
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Regrouting
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Every area we cover
Our bathroom resealing service in EH34
Before a bath is sealed, it’s filled with water. A full bath sits slightly lower than an empty one, so the bead isn’t stretched the first time someone gets in. It’s a small step that rushed reseals tend to skip. Typical jobs include black spots spreading through the bead and failed sealant on the screen profile, on basins & vanity units, baths and shower trays & enclosures.
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen, and the area is left clean.
- 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.
- 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.
Pricing in EH34
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why customers in EH34 choose us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- We agree the colour with you first
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Getting a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Landmarks near Pencaitland
Pencaitland’s nearest station is Prestonpans station, about 4.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Roodlands General Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Saltoun Hall (1.1 miles east).
Bathroom resealing across EH34: local notes
Our bathroom resealing work across EH34 covers homes, rentals and businesses, in Pencaitland, Wester Pencaitland and Easter Pencaitland and well beyond. The method is the same everywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.
Scotland has its own building regulations, and homes here bring their own details: harled walls, sash and case windows and, in the larger towns and cities, tenements. EH34 is part of the area we cover across Scotland.
Pencaitland: If you let a flat or house near Prestonpans station, a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for. In and around Pencaitland, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Leave it or put it right?
A failed joint gets more costly to put right the longer it’s left. Once water is behind the bath, it can reach floorboards, panels and the ceiling underneath, and that’s a far bigger job than a reseal.
What your quote should include
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What insurance they hold
- What product goes in the joint
- How the colour is chosen
Different surfaces, different methods
Baths
Baths move more than any other fitting, so it’s filled with water before the bead goes on. The joint is then laid with the bath at its lowest point.
Kitchen worktops & upstands
Kitchen joints need more degreasing than bathroom ones, since cooking leaves a film that stops silicone sticking. Proper degreasing is what helps the new joint last.
Honest limits
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before work begins. Sealant will not put right:
- A bath or tray that moves because it isn’t properly supported
- Water coming from the plumbing rather than the joint
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
Signs you need bathroom resealing
Black mould is behind a lot of resealing. Steamy rooms that don’t dry out give mould all the damp it needs, and once it has grown into the bead, cleaning rarely gets it out.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How we’d reach the joints
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
EH34: your questions answered
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
The surface skins over fairly quickly, but the bead needs longer to cure right through. Leave it around 24 hours before it gets wet, or follow the cure time we give you.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
My sealant has gone black. Can you sort it?
Yes, we can. We strip the bead, treat the joint and lay new anti-fungal silicone.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.