Hampshire · England
Mastic man in SO45
Based in SO45? Our applicators cover Hythe, Dibden Purlieu and Blackfield and every street in between, inside and out.
Towns and villages in SO45
- Hythe
- Dibden Purlieu
- Blackfield
- Holbury
- Dibden
- Fawley
- Langley
- Hardley
- Little Holbury
- Calshot
- Ashlett
- Stonehills
- Frostlane
- Hillhead
- Roughdown
- Sprat's Down
- Stanswood
- Stone
Our services across SO45
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- External & façade joints
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Window & door mastic
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Fire-rated sealant
- Regrouting
- Every service
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode for a quick quote: phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Postcodes nearby
Across Hampshire
Towns and villages in Hampshire
Areas we cover
Bathroom resealing in SO45: how it works
A fresh bead of silicone changes how a bathroom looks more than most people expect. 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 basins & vanity units, sinks & splashbacks and wet rooms, and people most often call us about water getting behind the kitchen upstand and two layers of silicone, both failing.
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers.
- We protect the area and cut out all of the old sealant, including the film left on the tiles.
- We clean and degrease the joint and treat any mould.
- The joint is left to dry, and baths are filled with water first.
- A single bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied and tooled smooth.
- We tidy up and give you the cure time, usually around 24 hours.
What affects the price in SO45
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: 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.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Landmarks near Hythe
Around Hythe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Waterside Primary School, Noadswood School and Church of St John. Nearby too are Testwood School (1.3 miles west) and No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hythe include Mercury Marshes.
Where we work in SO45
Homes across SO45 range from older properties to new builds, with plenty of rented property in places like Hythe, Dibden Purlieu and Blackfield. Sound sealant and clean grout keep water out and rooms looking cared for.
London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. The right sealant depends on the age and materials of the building, wherever it is in SO45. In the coastal parts of SO45, the sea-facing side of a building takes the most weather, and that is where sealant usually gives up first. The right product and careful preparation help it last.
Hythe: If you live in an older home near Church of St John, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Letting a property close to Southampton Town Quay station? Then a reseal between tenants is a quick way to make the bathroom and kitchen look cared for.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath or tray that moves because it is not properly supported
- Water getting in through the grout rather than the sealant
- Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Do not leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
Wipe up standing water along the worktop joint. A dry joint lasts longer.
There’s no need to wait for a full refurbishment. Like paintwork, sealant needs renewing from time to time, and renewing it as soon as it fails protects everything around it.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. 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.
How we quote for bathroom resealing
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The type of sealant required
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The amount of work
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
- The problem you’ve noticed
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
How the job changes by surface
Baths
Acrylic baths give a little under load, while steel and cast iron baths move less but still settle when full. Filling the bath first allows for that movement.
Kitchen worktops & upstands
Worktop joints get wet and wiped every day. We seal them in a colour that suits the worktop.
Questions from SO45
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we’re using.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover SO45, along with the rest of our area.
Do you come to SO45?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, and that includes SO45.