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Mastic man in SO17
We cover every part of the SO17 postcode district, which takes in Portswood, Highfield and St Denys. Every joint is properly prepared, with a one-year guarantee.
Places in SO17
- Portswood
- Highfield
- St Denys
- Shirley
- Regents Park
- Midanbury
- Bitterne Park
- Freemantle
- Inner Avenue
- Swaythling
- Bassett Green
- Mansbridge
- Bassett
- Bitterne Manor
What we do in SO17
- Regrouting
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Floor & skirting joints
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Fire-rated sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- External & façade joints
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Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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About bathroom resealing in SO17
The bead of silicone around a bath, tray or worktop is what keeps water out of the gaps. Once it cracks or goes mouldy, water starts to find its way through into walls, panels and floors. Every trace of the old sealant is taken out and replaced with anti-fungal sanitary silicone. Common call-outs are for splits where the tray meets the wall and cracked, shrunken or lifting silicone, on basins & vanity units, baths and sinks & splashbacks.
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The visit itself generally takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is, depending on how much there is to do.
- First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
- Every trace of the old bead is removed, including the thin smear 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, normally around 24 hours.
What you will pay
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Why book with us
- Tidy, careful work
- We never seal over old sealant
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Around Portswood
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Denys Primary School, St Anne's Catholic School and St Mary's Independent School and the streets around them. Also close by are South Western Arms (under half a mile south-east), Highfield Church (within half a mile north) and Southampton Common (0.8 miles west). There’s a railway station in Portswood itself: St Denys station. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
Where we work in SO17
SO17 has homes of every age, old and new, with plenty of rented property in places like Shirley, Regents Park and Midanbury. 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. For any job in SO17, joints are cleaned back properly before anything new goes in. Along the coast in SO17, holiday lets and guest houses can have bathrooms in near-constant use, which is hard on sealant and grout, and the weather is hard on the outside too.
Portswood: Letting a property close to St Denys station? Then mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets. In the older streets around Highfield Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
Quotes for bathroom resealing in SO17
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The product the joint needs
- How easy the joints are to reach
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- If someone has resealed it before
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What we’re called out for in SO17
Not every tube in the shop is meant for a shower. Decorators’ caulk and all-purpose sealants aren’t made for constant wetting, so they stain, crack or go mouldy before long. A bathroom joint needs anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
When it is not the sealant
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray or bath that is cracked through
- A bath or tray that moves because it isn’t properly supported
Questions from SO17
Can mouldy silicone be sorted out?
Yes. The old sealant comes out, the mould is treated, and we reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
How much does bathroom resealing cost in SO17?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Does the resealing come with a guarantee?
Yes. All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
Usually after around 24 hours. You’ll get the exact cure time before we leave.
Is it OK to put new sealant on top of the old bead?
No. Fresh silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so it peels away and hides mould and water. All the old sealant comes out first.