Hampshire · England

Mastic man in GU14

Our applicators cover all of the GU14 postcode district, which takes in Farnborough, North Camp and Cove. Every joint is properly prepared, with a one-year guarantee.

Mastic and sealant across GU14

Bathroom resealing across GU14: 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. Quick jobs often leave it out, and it makes a real difference. We work on baths, basins & vanity units and sinks & splashbacks, and common reasons people get in touch are a reseal done over the top of the old bead and smears of silicone across the tiles.

Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom and we leave things clean and tidy.

  1. We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
  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. When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
  5. The bead is tooled smooth and you are told the cure time, usually around 24 hours.

Pricing in GU14

Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.

What you get with us

  • White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
  • Fully insured
  • Tidy, careful work
  • Rated 4.9 stars on Google

Ask for a quote

There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.

Landmarks near Farnborough

Typical jobs here are in homes near Henry Tyndale School, Cove School and Church of St Christopher and the streets around them. You’ll also find Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area (1.9 miles south-east), National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east), The Tilly Shilling pub (within half a mile east) and Tower Hill Primary School (under half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Farnborough includes Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.

Bathrooms and kitchens across GU14

Our bathroom resealing work across GU14 covers homes, rentals and businesses, in Farnborough, Ash Vale and North Camp and well beyond. The method is the same everywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.

The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outdoor sealant still needs a dry day and clean surfaces, so outside work in GU14 is planned around the forecast.

Farnborough: If you live in an older home near Church of St Christopher, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Schools such as Tower Hill Primary School are buildings too, and washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.

What sealant work can’t fix

It helps to know what we cannot do:

  • Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
  • Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that is regrouting)

Aftercare tips

After the cure time, these simple habits help:

  • Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
  • Don’t let bottles sit on the bead
  • Dry the bead with a towel now and then
  • Wipe up water along the back of the worktop

Keep water off the new bead until it has cured, which is usually around 24 hours. Once it’s cured, wiping it down after use keeps it looking new.

A failed kitchen joint is easy to miss. Water gets behind the upstand and into the edge of a laminate worktop, where it can make the board swell. Resealing before that happens protects the worktop.

For landlords and businesses

If you manage several properties in or around GU14, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.

Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.

What we’re called out for in GU14

With age, silicone loses its stretch. In kitchens it often shrinks away from the back edge, opening a hairline gap that lets water and crumbs in. Heat from the hob and strong sprays speed it along.

Any of these means the joints need attention:

  • Water getting behind the bath panel
  • Black spots spreading through the bead
  • Splits where the tray meets the wall
  • Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop

How the job changes by surface

Baths

The long joint down the side of a bath is where most leaks start, especially under a shower. It gets one smooth bead of anti-fungal silicone, tooled so water can’t sit on it.

Sinks & splashbacks

Around the sink, we use a product suited to kitchens, and a food-safe product where it’s needed. The bead is finished smooth so it wipes clean.

FAQs for GU14

Do you work for hotels and businesses?

Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.

Can I choose the colour of the sealant?

White, clear and a range of colours are available. On a worktop we colour-match where the joint shows.

Do I need to be at home?

Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.

How much does bathroom resealing cost in GU14?

Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.

What do you put in the joint?

Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.

How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?

Allow a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers. You will know how long to expect before any work starts.

Where do you work from?

We work from Crawley. We cover GU14 and the rest of Hampshire, along with the rest of our area.

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