Mastic man in SM5

How bathroom resealing works in SM5

Resealing is a small job that makes a big difference. Black, patchy sealant makes clean tiles look tired, and a neat new joint puts that right in a short visit. It also seals the gaps that let water behind the bath. We work on kitchen worktops & upstands, shower trays & enclosures and wet rooms, and the jobs we see most are failed sealant on the screen profile and gaps between the worktop and the wall.

You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a couple of hours for a single bath or shower for a typical job.

1. We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
2. The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves on the tiles.
3. The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
4. When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
5. The bead is tooled smooth and you are told the cure time, usually around 24 hours.

What affects the price in SM5

Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.

Why customers in SM5 choose us

• Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
• Over 20 years’ experience
• A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
• A choice of colours where the product allows

Ask for a quote

Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.

Local landmarks in Carshalton

In Carshalton, that means homes and buildings near Carshalton Park, Sutton College of Learning for Adults and The Railway Tavern and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of All Saints (under half a mile south-east), Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (less than half a mile east) and Carshalton High School for Girls (less than half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Carshalton itself: Carshalton station. A little further out are St Helier Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Centrale Croydon (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Duppas Hill and Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds.

Aftercare tips

A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:

• Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
• Use gentle cleaners on the silicone
• Don’t let bottles sit on the bead
• Keep scourers and sharp tools away from the bead

Give the silicone time to cure before it gets wet, which is generally around 24 hours. After that, a quick wipe after showering helps keep it clean.

Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. Once it’s deep in the silicone, cleaning generally will not remove it. Replacing the sealant early keeps the job small.