Hertfordshire · England
Mastic man in SG5
Mastic and sealant work for homes and businesses across SG5, from Stotfold, Bearton and Westmill. Clear quotes before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in SG5
- Stotfold
- Bearton
- Westmill
- Ickleford
- Fairfield
- Pirton
- Great Offley
- Shillington
- Holwell
- Apsley End
- Pegsdon
- Astwick
- Charlton
- Hanscombe End
- Hexton
- Holwellbury
- Stotfold Common
- The Flints
- Hitchin
- Benslow
- Poets Estate
- Walsworth
What we do in SG5
- Regrouting
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Floor & skirting joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- External & façade joints
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Window & door mastic
- All services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Nearby postcode districts
Elsewhere in Hertfordshire
All places in Hertfordshire
Areas we cover
How bathroom resealing works in SG5
The secret of a lasting bead is the preparation. The old sealant is removed to the last smear, after which the joint is degreased and any mould treated. New silicone goes on only when the joint is fully dry. Common call-outs are for a messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal and black spots spreading through the bead, on basins & vanity units, shower trays & enclosures and sinks & splashbacks.
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is for a typical job.
- First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
- The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- With the joint dry, and any bath loaded with water, a single bead of anti-fungal silicone is applied.
- We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, generally around 24 hours.
What you will pay
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details.
Local landmarks in Stotfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Public House, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Roecroft Lower School, among other places. The closest station to Stotfold is Arlesey station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fairfield Hospital (1.1 miles south-west) and Bygrave House (3.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Arlesey Old Moat and Glebe Meadows.
Bathroom resealing across SG5: local notes
Our bathroom resealing work across SG5 covers homes, rentals and businesses, from Hitchin, Stotfold and Benslow to the quieter places in between. The method is the same everywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outside sealant still needs a dry, clean joint, so work across SG5 is planned around the weather.
Stotfold: Rented homes near Arlesey station change hands often, and a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Roecroft Lower School, 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.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The product the joint needs
- How much there is to do
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The rough size of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For bathroom resealing in SG5, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Run the extractor fan during and after every shower
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
- Don’t leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Wait for the cure time we give you
Mould needs damp, so keep the room aired. Use the fan, or open a window, while you bathe and for a while afterwards, so the silicone gets a chance to dry.
Watch for the early signs: lifting ends, gaps, dark shadows under the bead or a stain downstairs. Any of these means the joint needs attention.
Why deal with it now?
A failed joint gets more costly to put right the longer it’s left. Once water is behind the bath, it can reach floorboards, panels and the ceiling underneath, and that’s a far bigger job than a reseal.
Comparing quotes
- Is VAT in the price?
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who turns up on the day
For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured.
Landlords and agents in SG5 can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
FAQs for SG5
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover SG5, along with the rest of our area.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
How long before the new sealant can get wet?
We give you the cure time before we leave, and it’s usually around 24 hours. Getting it wet too early can spoil the new joint.
Is it OK to put new sealant on top of the old bead?
No, and it’s one of the main reasons reseals fail. We cut out all of the old sealant, clean the joint and start again.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.