South East England and London
Remedial Sealant in Reading
Covering 34 places across Reading for remedial sealant, with every joint properly prepared, with a clear quote before we start and a one-year guarantee.
Remedial sealant across Reading
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or get in touch for a quick quote.
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More services in Reading
- Floor & skirting joints
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Regrouting
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
- Fire-rated sealant
- External & façade joints
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
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Remedial sealant across Reading: what to expect
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. Send pictures when you call 0345 464 0079 or email us. We’re often asked to deal with sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface and torn expansion joints, on shrunken worktop sealant, expansion joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. The work generally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
What you will pay
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
What’s near Caversham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. You’ll also find The Hill Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Grace Church (under half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Remedial sealant across Reading: local notes
Homes across Reading range from older properties to new builds, with plenty of rented property in places like Caversham, Norcot and West Reading. Sound sealant and clean grout keep water out and rooms looking cared for.
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 Reading is planned around the forecast.
Caversham: In the older streets around Grace Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hill Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Leave it or put it right?
Leaks that are left keep doing damage out of sight: soaked floorboards, ceiling stains below and blown plaster. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Are they insured?
- What the cure time is
- How hidden problems are handled
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Any mould that needs treating
- The amount of work
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 make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Don’t point over movement joints
- Don’t add new sealant on top of old
- Deal with small splits early
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
Watch the joint over the first few weeks, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. If anything changes, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Warning signs: peeling layers, mould showing through the bead, leaks after showering or cracks in a movement joint. Each one is worth getting looked at.
Reading: your questions answered
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
The number of joints and layers decides it. We’ll tell you before we start.