East Lothian · Scotland

Mastic man in EH36

Based in EH36? Our applicators cover Humbie and every street in between, inside and out.

Sealant work in EH36

Bathroom resealing in EH36: how it works

A reseal only lasts if the joint is properly prepared. 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’re often asked to deal with a joint torn by a bath that flexes and a bead that has pulled away from the tiles, across sinks & splashbacks, baths and wet rooms.

We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go.

  1. First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
  2. Every trace of the old bead is removed, including the thin smear on the tiles.
  3. Joints are degreased and any mould is treated.
  4. With the joint dry, and any bath loaded with water, a single bead of anti-fungal silicone is applied.
  5. We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, usually around 24 hours.

Pricing in EH36

The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.

What you get with us

  • We are fully insured
  • An ARBOMaster approved applicator
  • Homes, businesses and hotels
  • 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews

Getting a quote

For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.

Landmarks near Humbie

Around Humbie, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Humbie Parish Church. A little further out are East Saltoun Old Castle (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Humbie includes Soutra Hill.

Bathroom resealing across EH36: local notes

Our bathroom resealing work across EH36 covers homes, rentals and businesses, in Humbie and well beyond. The method is the same everywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.

Our work covers the whole of Scotland, EH36 included. Journeys are planned ahead, and outside jobs are booked around the forecast.

Humbie: In and around Humbie, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. Homes close to Humbie Parish Church include some older properties, and walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Dry worktop joints after washing up
  • Never pick at the silicone with a blade
  • Let new sealant cure fully before it gets wet
  • Move toiletries away from the joint

Don’t stand bottles along the bead, because they trap water against the silicone. A quick squeegee after showering helps the joint dry.

A few black dots in the silicone soon become a black line. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.

Signs you need bathroom resealing

Sealant laid on a damp, dusty or greasy joint never bonds properly. 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 something like this:

  • Damp behind the bath or under the tray
  • Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
  • A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
  • Smears of silicone across the tiles

What sealant work can’t fix

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • A leaking waste, trap or valve
  • Tiles that have come away from the wall
  • A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded

Leave it or put it right?

A clean new bead makes a room look cared for, which helps when a home is being let or put on the market. Lumpy sealant with smears on the tiles has the opposite effect.

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if the job turns out different
  • What the cure time is
  • Who does the work, and how experienced they are
  • How the surfaces are prepared before sealing

Quotes for bathroom resealing in EH36

Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:

  • When we can work, for business premises
  • Which sealant suits the joint
  • The number of rooms or windows
  • The old material and how stubborn it is

Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.

What to tell us for a quote

What to tell us when you ask for a quote:

  • What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
  • If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
  • A few photos by email, if you can
  • Any access issues, like height or stairs

For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.

Your questions about bathroom resealing in EH36

Do you do kitchens as well as bathrooms?

Yes. The old sealant is cut out and the joint degreased, because cooking grease stops silicone sticking, then a colour-matched bead is laid.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.

Can I choose the colour of the sealant?

White and clear are the most common choices, and other colours are available to suit tiles, trays and worktops. Tell us what you’d like when you get in touch.

What does bathroom resealing cost?

Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.

Can you just seal over the old silicone?

No. Fresh silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old sealant comes out first.

Where are you based?

We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.

Do you guarantee your resealing?

Yes. We give a 12-month guarantee on every job, and we are ARBOMaster approved applicators.

20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job