Hertfordshire · England
Mastic man in WD3
Live in WD3? We cover Rickmansworth, Chorleywood and Mill End and the rest of the district.
Towns and villages in WD3
- Rickmansworth
- Chorleywood
- Mill End
- Croxley Green
- Chorleywood West
- Maple Cross
- Loudwater
- Sarratt
- Heronsgate
- Chandler's Cross
- Batchworth
- West Hyde
- Batchworth Heath
- Belsize
- Woodcock Hill
- Chenies
- Micklefield Green
- Holywell
- Chipperfield
- Moor Park
Services in WD3
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Regrouting
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Fire-rated sealant
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Window & door mastic
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- External & façade joints
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Bathroom resealing in WD3: how it works
We fill the bath before sealing it. The weight settles the bath to its lowest point, so the new joint is not pulled apart the first time it’s used. Quick jobs often leave it out, and it makes a real difference. We are often asked to deal with water getting behind the kitchen upstand and splits where the tray meets the wall, on kitchen worktops & upstands, sinks & splashbacks and wet rooms.
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is.
- 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.
- Joints are degreased and any mould is treated.
- When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
- The bead is tooled smooth and you are told the cure time, generally around 24 hours.
Pricing in WD3
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Get a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Local landmarks in Rickmansworth
In Rickmansworth, that means homes and buildings near Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School, The Coach And Horses Public House and Church of St Mary. Other local landmarks include Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east) and Rickmansworth Park (within half a mile north-west). Rickmansworth has its own railway station: Rickmansworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.2 miles west) and Charter Place (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.
Where we work in WD3
In WD3, bathroom resealing takes in flats, houses, rentals and businesses, in Rickmansworth, Chorleywood and Mill End and well beyond. Wherever the job is, all the old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. Whatever the job in WD3, surfaces are cleaned back properly before new sealant goes in.
Rickmansworth: For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. Homes close to Church of St Mary include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the 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. All the old material has to come out first.
Why act early?
Bleach and mould sprays may lighten black marks for a while, but mould that has grown into the sealant tends to return. Cutting it out and resealing with anti-fungal silicone is the fix that lasts.
What your quote should include
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What insurance they hold
How the job changes by surface
Basins & vanity units
Vanity units have long, worktop-style joints against the wall. If water gets in, the cabinet underneath can swell, so the joint is sealed in one unbroken line.
Sinks & splashbacks
Splashbacks in glass, tile or acrylic meet the worktop in a long joint. It’s resealed in white, clear or a colour to suit.
Signs you need bathroom resealing
Sealing over old silicone is one of the commonest mistakes we find. Fresh silicone can’t grip the old bead underneath, so it lifts, lets water in and traps mould underneath.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Splits where the tray meets the wall
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
- Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
What affects the quote in WD3
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether the work is at height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How much there is to do
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Questions from WD3
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can new silicone go straight over the old?
No, never. Sealing over the top looks fine for a few weeks, then lifts. Every trace of the old bead is removed first.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job carries our one-year guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.