Hampshire · England
Mastic man in SP6
Bathroom resealing, window mastic and commercial sealant work across SP6, from Fordingbridge, Alderholt and Ashford. Clear quotes before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in SP6
- Fordingbridge
- Alderholt
- Ashford
- Sandleheath
- Woodgreen
- Damerham
- Frogham
- Tinkers Cross
- Sandy Balls
- Blissford
- Breamore
- Godshill
- Horseport
- Hyde
- Lower Burgate
- North Charford
- Criddlestyle
- Hale
- Hatchet Green
- Martin
- New Forest
- North Gorley
- Upper Burgate
- Hungerford
- Rockbourne
- South Gorley
- Stuckton
- Upper Street
- Whitsbury
- Broxhill
What we do in SP6
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- External & façade joints
- Window & door mastic
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Regrouting
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Fire-rated sealant
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Floor & skirting joints
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Let us know the job and your postcode for a quick quote: phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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How bathroom resealing works in SP6
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’re often asked to deal with water getting behind the kitchen upstand and sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away, on shower trays & enclosures, baths and sinks & splashbacks.
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom for a typical job.
- We start by protecting the area and stripping out the old bead, including the film left on the tiles.
- Next, the joint is cleaned and any mould is treated.
- The joint is left to dry, and baths are filled with water first.
- We apply anti-fungal sanitary silicone in one even bead and tool it neatly.
- Finally we tidy up and explain the cure time before we leave.
Pricing in SP6
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why customers in SP6 choose us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Fully insured
- We agree the colour with you first
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
Near you in Fordingbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge Junior School and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Bathrooms and kitchens across SP6
In SP6, bathroom resealing takes in flats, houses, rentals and businesses, from Fordingbridge, Alderholt and Ashford 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, but outdoor sealant still needs a dry day and clean surfaces, so outside work in SP6 is planned around the forecast.
Fordingbridge: In the older streets around St Mary's Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Managing a site like Fordingbridge Junior School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
Leave it or put it right?
Bleach and mould sprays may lighten black marks for a while, but where mould is inside the silicone it generally comes back. Cutting it out and resealing with anti-fungal silicone is the fix that lasts.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Wipe the sealant dry after showering
- Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
- Move toiletries away from the joint
Give the silicone time to cure before it gets wet, following the cure time we give you. After that, a quick wipe after showering helps keep it clean.
There’s no need to wait for a full refurbishment. Sealant is a maintenance item, like the paint on a window frame, and replacing it when it fails protects the rest of the room.
When it is not the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
- Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Signs you need bathroom resealing
Black mould is behind a lot of resealing. Steamy rooms that don’t dry out keep the silicone damp for hours, and once it has grown into the bead, cleaning rarely gets it out.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Splits where the tray meets the wall
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
Questions from SP6
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
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.
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No. Fresh silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. We always take the old sealant out completely.
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in SP6?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.