Hertfordshire · England
Mastic man in SG13
Based in SG13? We cover Foxholes, Horns Mill and Hertford Heath and the rest of the district.
Areas within SG13
- Foxholes
- Horns Mill
- Hertford Heath
- Little Amwell
- Hailey
- Little Berkhamsted
- Bayford
- Newgate Street
- Rush Green
- Brickendon
- Hertford
- Bengeo
What we do in SG13
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Regrouting
- Fire-rated sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Floor & skirting joints
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- External & façade joints
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Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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Our bathroom resealing service in SG13
Sealant that is mouldy, cracked or peeling shouldn’t be left until there’s a leak. A photo of the joints helps when you call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email, and you’ll get a clear quote for bathroom resealing in SG13. We work on wet rooms, shower trays & enclosures and kitchen worktops & upstands, and the jobs we see most are black spots spreading through the bead and sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away.
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom.
- We protect the area and cut out all of the old sealant.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- Once it’s dry, any bath is filled so the bead is laid with it at its heaviest.
- New anti-fungal silicone goes on in a colour to suit and is tooled to a clean finish.
- We tidy up and give you the cure time, generally around 24 hours.
How we quote
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Full insurance on every job
- We never seal over old sealant
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Near you in Foxholes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wheatcroft Primary School, Hertford Regional College and Simon Balle All-Through School. Other local landmarks include Church of the Holy Trinity (0.7 miles south-east) and The Saracens Head Public House (0.7 miles north-west). Foxholes’s nearest station is Hertford East station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Hertford County Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Mcmullen & Sons Brewery Museum (1.2 miles west). Not far away are King's Meads.
Bathroom resealing across SG13: local notes
From Hertford, Bengeo and Foxholes to its smaller places, homes across SG13 have bathrooms and kitchens of every age. Family bathrooms, rented flats and hotel en suites all need their sealant and grout renewing in time.
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. For any job in SG13, joints are cleaned back properly before anything new goes in.
Foxholes: Homes close to Church of the Holy Trinity include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. For landlords with property near Hertford East station, fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay.
Different surfaces, different methods
Baths
Acrylic baths give a little under load, and even steel and cast iron baths settle slightly when full. Filling the bath first allows for that movement.
Sinks & splashbacks
Water getting under the rim of an inset sink can soak the worktop. Where the sealant around the visible edge has failed, we renew it.
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Landlords, agents and businesses in SG13
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in SG13 and across Hertfordshire. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
If you are in SG13 and need bathroom resealing, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
What we are called out for in SG13
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. Heat from the hob and strong sprays speed it along.
People generally contact us when they notice one of these:
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
- Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
FAQs for SG13
Do you do kitchens as well as bathrooms?
Yes. Next to the sink we use a food-safe product where it’s needed.
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in SG13?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you guarantee your resealing?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers every job, and we’re fully insured.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, with photos by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
That depends on the number of joints and the state of the old sealant. For most single baths or showers, allow a couple of hours.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.