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Remedial sealant & repairs in Atherington, West Sussex
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Atherington, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
Landlords, agents and businesses in Atherington
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Remedial sealant in Atherington, done properly
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We are ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. Common call-outs are for thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and mould trapped under a layer of silicone, across failed movement joints, expansion joints and leaking tray & enclosure joints.
Homes around Atherington are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats, some with bathrooms tucked into older rooms or extensions. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do anywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and a fresh finish laid.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Atherington (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Somewhere as small as Atherington, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Atherington
How a joint is built matters as much as the product. A bead bonded on three sides, or laid too thick, cannot flex, and tears at the first real movement. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Torn expansion joints
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
For landlords with property near Littlehampton station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- How the colour is chosen
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What product goes in the joint
Questions from Atherington
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Atherington?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Do you work for landlords with property near Littlehampton station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Can you remove sealant that’s been put over old sealant?
Yes. We remove every layer; new silicone doesn’t bond to old silicone, which is why over-sealing fails.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. The old bead is cut and lifted with tools that suit the surface, then clean off the residue. Any existing damage is pointed out before any work starts.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Deal with small splits early
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Don’t point over movement joints
Keep an eye on the joint at first, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. Should anything change, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Have someone find out why, or the next bead will go the same way.
What the job involves on each surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
When failed joints are the cause, they’re all cut out and renewed, tray edges and screen profiles included.
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler cannot move. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
DIY versus a professional finish
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
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.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A tray or bath that is cracked
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
Places near Atherington
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Remedial sealant in Atherington: local notes
Atherington is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Managing a site like St Mary's CofE Primary School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you live in an older home near Bailiffscourt Chapel, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN17 area, we cover remedial sealant for homes and businesses. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Atherington is one of them. For nearby work, see our Brighton page, about 20 miles away.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Atherington: Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Near you in Atherington
In Atherington, that means homes and buildings near The Littlehampton Academy and The Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel.