Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Mastic man in PA37
Our applicators cover all of the PA37 postcode district, which takes in Dunbeg, Connel and North Connel. Every joint is properly prepared, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in PA37
Our services across PA37
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Regrouting
- External & façade joints
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Floor & skirting joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Window & door mastic
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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About bathroom resealing in PA37
A fresh bead of silicone changes how a bathroom looks more than most people expect. Mouldy silicone makes even a new bathroom look neglected, and a clean white or clear joint fixes it quickly. It also seals the gaps that let water behind the bath. We are often asked to deal with mouldy sealant that has gone black and smears of silicone across the tiles, across basins & vanity units, wet rooms and kitchen worktops & upstands.
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included.
- First the area is protected and every bit of old sealant removed.
- We clean and degrease the joint and treat any mould.
- The joint is left to dry, and baths are filled with water first.
- We apply anti-fungal sanitary silicone in one even bead and tool it neatly.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, usually after around 24 hours.
What affects the price in PA37
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Fully insured
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Around Dunbeg
We work in homes and buildings around Dunstaffnage Chapel and the streets around them. Dunbeg’s nearest station is Connel Ferry station, roughly 2.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Oban Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Lorn and Islands Hospital (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Lochan Dubh.
Where we work in PA37
Our bathroom resealing work across PA37 covers homes, rentals and businesses, from Dunollie, Dunbeg and Connel to the quieter places in between. Wherever the job is, all the old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Scotland has its own building regulations, and homes here bring their own details: sash and case windows, harled walls and, in the towns and cities, tenement flats. PA37 is part of the area we cover across Scotland. PA37 includes coastal places, where outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Dunbeg: Letting a property close to Connel Ferry station? Then mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets. If you live in an older home near Dunstaffnage Chapel, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The size of the job
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The type of property
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know 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.
Common problems we fix in PA37
Older sealant shrinks and hardens. Along worktops it tends to pull back from the wall, opening a hairline gap that lets water and crumbs in. Hot pans and harsh cleaners do not help.
The most common problems we see are:
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
How the job changes by surface
Basins & vanity units
Basin joints are short and close to eye level: the bead is right in front of you, so it’s tooled cleanly and evenly, finished in a colour that suits the basin.
Baths
A bath shifts slightly every time it’s filled, so we fill it with water before sealing. The joint is then laid with the bath at its lowest point and is not torn the first time it’s used.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
- Do not leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Give the silicone its full cure time
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
Good ventilation does more than any cleaner. Run the extractor fan during and after a shower, so the silicone gets a chance to dry.
There’s no need to wait for a full refurbishment. Like paintwork, sealant needs renewing from time to time, and renewing it as soon as it fails protects everything around it.
Leave it or put it right?
Bleach and mould sprays may lighten black marks for a while, but mould that has grown into the sealant tends to return. The lasting answer is to remove the bead and start again.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they hold
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Who turns up on the day
- What guarantee comes with the work
Common questions in PA37
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it OK to put new sealant on top of the old bead?
No. Sealing over the top looks fine for a few weeks, then lifts, because silicone does not bond to silicone. We remove the old bead completely before resealing.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can mouldy silicone be sorted out?
Yes, by replacing the sealant. Sprays can fade the marks, but cutting it out and resealing is what lasts. Airing the room well helps stop it returning.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.