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Mastic man in OX26
Our applicators cover all of the OX26 postcode district, which takes in Bicester, Bure Park and Launton. Every joint is properly prepared, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in OX26
What we do in OX26
- Window & door mastic
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Floor & skirting joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Regrouting
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- External & façade joints
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Bathroom resealing in OX26: how it works
A fresh bead of silicone changes how a bathroom looks more than most people expect. Black, patchy sealant makes clean tiles look tired, and a neat new joint puts that right in a short visit. Just as important, it closes the gaps water would otherwise get through. Common call-outs are for cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone and mouldy sealant that has gone black, on baths, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & upstands.
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom in most cases.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
- 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.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
What affects the price in OX26
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why clients in OX26 choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Landmarks near Bicester
Around Bicester, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brookside Primary School, Bicester Technology Studio and The Plough pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Bicester itself: Bicester North station. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Bicester include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Bathrooms and kitchens across OX26
From Bicester, Bure Park and Launton to its smaller places, homes across OX26 have bathrooms and kitchens of every age. Sealant and grout wear out in all of them, whether it’s a family bathroom, a rented flat or a hotel en suite.
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outdoor sealant still needs a dry day and clean surfaces, so outside work in OX26 is planned around the forecast.
Bicester: Rented homes near Bicester North station change hands often, and mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets. Managing a site like Brookside Primary School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Surface by surface
Sinks & splashbacks
The edge of an inset sink is a common place for water to get under the worktop. We reseal the visible edge of the sink where it has failed.
Shower trays & enclosures
The vertical joint where a screen profile meets the wall is a common leak point. We reseal it along with the base of the enclosure, following the enclosure maker’s guidance on which side to seal.
When it is not the sealant
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- A leaking waste, trap or valve
- A bath or tray that moves because it is not properly supported
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that’s regrouting)
For landlords and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
What we are called out for in OX26
Plenty of failed sealant has been laid over the top of older sealant. Fresh silicone can’t grip the old bead underneath, so it peels, leaks and hides mould behind it.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
- Cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
Quotes for bathroom resealing in OX26
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The size of the job
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
FAQs for OX26
Do you do kitchens as well as bathrooms?
Yes. Kitchen joints get extra degreasing before the new bead goes on, then a colour-matched bead is laid.
How long does a bath or shower reseal take?
That depends on the number of joints and the state of the old sealant. Allow a couple of hours for a typical bath or shower.
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in OX26?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.