Portsmouth · England
Mastic man in PO1
Bathroom resealing, window mastic and commercial sealant work across PO1, covering Landport, Portsea and Portsmouth Point. A clear price up front and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in PO1
Sealant work we offer in PO1
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Fire-rated sealant
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Floor & skirting joints
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Regrouting
- External & façade joints
- New-build mastic & snagging
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Bathroom resealing across PO1: what to expect
The bead of silicone around a bath, tray or worktop is what keeps water out of the gaps. When it splits, shrinks or turns black, water gets behind it and into the wall or floor. Our team cut the old bead out completely and lay a new one in anti-fungal sanitary silicone. Typical jobs include gaps between the worktop and the wall and smears of silicone across the tiles, across baths, sinks & splashbacks and kitchen worktops & upstands.
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- We cut away the old sealant and clean off what’s left.
- We treat any mould and let the joint dry properly.
- Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
How we quote
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why clients in PO1 choose us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We never seal over old sealant
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details and send photos if you have them.
What’s near Landport
We work in homes and buildings around Alexandra Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Painters Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (under half a mile north), St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east). Landport has its own railway station: Portsmouth & Southsea station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Landport include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Where we work in PO1
Homes across PO1 range from older properties to new builds, and in places like Southsea, Milton and Landport there’s plenty of rented property too. Sound sealant and clean grout keep water out and rooms looking cared for.
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. Whatever the job in PO1, surfaces are cleaned back properly before new sealant goes in. PO1 includes coastal places, where outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland. Joints on seaward walls tend to fail first.
Landport: In the older streets around Church of All Saints, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. For landlords with property near Portsmouth & Southsea station, mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
- Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
- Give the silicone its full cure time
Keep bottles and razors off the sealant line, as they hold water against it. 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. Catching it early keeps it a simple reseal.
Why act early?
Bleach and mould sprays may lighten black marks for a while, but where mould is inside the silicone it generally comes back. The lasting answer is to remove the bead and start again.
Comparing quotes
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
What sealant work can’t fix
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that’s regrouting)
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number and length of the joints
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Common problems we fix in PO1
Black mould is behind a lot of resealing. Steamy rooms that don’t dry out give mould all the damp it needs, and mould that has grown into the silicone usually won’t clean off.
Look out for these signs:
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
Your questions about bathroom resealing in PO1
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
When can I use the bath or shower again?
We give you the cure time before we leave, and it’s normally around 24 hours. Getting it wet too early can spoil the new joint.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
How long will the resealing take?
Allow two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. You’ll know how long to expect before we start.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work for householders, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.