West Sussex · England
Balls Cross Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant across Balls Cross and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Torn expansion joints
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
What we can’t put right
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Balls Cross
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Remedial sealant in Balls Cross
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We’re fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and remedial work carries our 12-month guarantee. We work on failed movement joints, botched or over-sealed joints and leaking tray & enclosure joints, and common reasons people get in touch are movement joints that have split or pulled away and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles.
Around Balls Cross, it’s houses and cottages rather than flats. The work is the same as anywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and a fresh finish laid.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler cannot move. Where it can be raked out, we replace it with flexible sealant.
Leaking trays & enclosures
Repeat shower leaks often come from a tray that flexes or an enclosure sealed in the wrong place. Both are checked before any new sealant goes on.
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What happens on the day
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a village or hamlet like Balls Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- The joint is tooled and you are told about anything else we found.
Before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Advice
What remedial sealant looks like in Balls Cross
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Around Balls Cross, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For remedial sealant in and around Balls Cross, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover West Sussex. Balls Cross is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for remedial sealant. There’s also a page for Crawley, about 18 miles away.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Around Balls Cross
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
FAQs for Balls Cross
Will you come out to Balls Cross?
Yes, Balls Cross is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Balls Cross?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we will ask.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Landlord and commercial work in Balls Cross
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
What happens if it’s left?
It’s easy to scratch acrylic, enamel or an uPVC frame cutting out old sealant, and the residue left behind stops the next bead bonding. Careful removal is most of a remedial job. In a small place like Balls Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before we start.
What you get with us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 20+ years of sealant experience
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
Go easy on the new sealant: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
A split movement joint lets rain into walls and floors, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
Should I try it myself first?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the 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.