Wokingham · England
Mastic man in RG1
Bathroom resealing, window mastic and commercial sealant work across RG1, covering Newtown, Coley Park and Reading. Clear quotes before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Areas within RG1
Sealant work we offer in RG1
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Floor & skirting joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Regrouting
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Window & door mastic
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- External & façade joints
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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Bathroom resealing across RG1: what to expect
A bead that has gone black, split or come away shouldn’t be left until there’s a leak. A photo of the joints helps when you ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email, and we will send you a clear quote for bathroom resealing in RG1. Typical jobs include a messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal and failed sealant on the screen profile, on basins & vanity units, wet rooms and shower trays & enclosures.
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is, and the area is left clean.
- 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.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
What you’ll pay
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, 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.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Full insurance on every job
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Getting a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Around Newtown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to University of Reading library, The Fisherman's Cottage pub and St John and St Stephen, among other places. Other local landmarks include Eldon Square (0.5 miles south-west), Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east), New Town Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Bulmershe College (under half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 1.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Bathroom resealing across RG1: local notes
Homes across RG1 range from older properties to new builds, with plenty of rented property in places like Reading, Earley and West Reading. Bathroom resealing keeps bathrooms and kitchens watertight and looking cared for.
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outside sealant still needs a dry, clean joint, so work across RG1 is planned around the weather.
Newtown: For an older house near a landmark such as St John and St Stephen, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Schools such as New Town 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.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
- How much there is to do
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in RG1 and across Wokingham. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Why deal with it now?
You don’t need a new bathroom because the sealant looks bad. A new bead often brings the whole room back, provided the bath, tray and tiles are in good order. If something else is wrong, we will tell you.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they hold
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the colour is chosen
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Common problems we fix in RG1
Silicone needs a clean, dry surface without any grease to stick to. Traces of soap, bath oil and old sealant stop it gripping, so a rushed job can start to lift early.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Two layers of silicone, both failing
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
Your questions about bathroom resealing in RG1
Can you get rid of the black mould in my sealant?
Yes. We strip the bead, treat the joint and lay new anti-fungal silicone.
Can I choose the colour of the sealant?
White, clear and a range of colours are available. Where the joint is on show, we match it to the surface.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job carries our 12-month guarantee, and we are fully insured.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
Around 24 hours is typical, and we confirm the time for the product used. Getting it wet too early can spoil the new joint.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
Can new silicone go straight over the old?
No. Fresh silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. We always take the old sealant out completely.