West Sussex · England
Hickstead Bathroom Resealing
Professional bathroom resealing in and around Hickstead, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Black spots spreading through the bead
Bathroom resealing in Hickstead, done properly
A reseal only lasts if the joint is properly prepared. Every bit of old silicone comes out, down to the thin film left on the tiles, after which the joint is degreased and any mould treated. New silicone goes on only when the joint is fully dry. If you have leaks into the floor or ceiling below and water escaping at the shower enclosure, we can help.
Homes around Hickstead are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats. The work is the same as anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Sorting it now is quick: it takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom. Wait for a leak and you may be looking at panels off, drying out and redecorating too. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hickstead can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, 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.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Every job guaranteed for a year
See our cost guide and what customers say.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Wipe the sealant dry after showering
- Do not leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
- Wait for the cure time we give you
Check the sealant now and then. Small splits and lifting ends are easy to catch early, so if something does not look right, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Each shower pushes a little more water through a failed joint. Over time that water reaches floors, walls and ceilings. Early resealing closes the gap before damage is done.
Bathroom resealing in Hickstead: local notes
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Schools such as Twineham CofE Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Rented homes near Burgess Hill station change hands often, and mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Jobs in Hickstead get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Hickstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (10 miles or so).
Work in RH17 and BN6 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hickstead
In Hickstead, that means homes and buildings near St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. The closest station to Hickstead is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hickstead include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Hickstead
What else we do in Hickstead
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
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.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
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 before giving you a price.
Landlord and commercial work in Hickstead
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom for a typical job. In a small place like Hickstead, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by protecting the area and stripping out the old bead, including the film left on the tiles.
- We clean and degrease the joint and treat any mould.
- Once it’s dry, any bath is filled so the bead is laid with it at its heaviest.
- A single bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied and tooled smooth.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, normally after around 24 hours.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for bathroom resealing? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
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What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that is regrouting)
- A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
- Baths
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
FAQs for Hickstead
Do you cover smaller places like Hickstead?
Yes, Hickstead is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Hickstead for bathroom resealing?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Hickstead is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
That depends on the number of joints and the state of the old sealant. For most single baths or showers, allow a couple of hours.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in Hickstead?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we’re fully insured.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.