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Remedial sealant & repairs in Botolphs, West Sussex
Our applicators work in Botolphs on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Beads that never stuck properly
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied, including the tidy-up. In a small place like Botolphs, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- The joint is tooled and you’re told about anything else we found.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Botolphs
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. Send photos when you call 0345 464 0079 or email us. If you are dealing with black mould underneath the bead and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones, we can help.
Homes around Botolphs 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: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Act on a lifting corner straight away
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Never seal over old silicone
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
Clean gently: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
Botolphs questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Botolphs within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
We will tell you. If it’s a cracked tray, a failed valve or a leaking waste, resealing won’t fix it, and we won’t reseal for the sake of it.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What we are called out for in Botolphs
Some joints fail because water is reaching them from behind. A slow leak behind the tiles soaks the joint from the back, so the silicone goes mouldy or lets go.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Beads that never stuck properly
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
For landlords with property near Shoreham-By-Sea station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
- How long the guarantee is
Why act early in Botolphs
Repeat failures have a cause. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. Around Botolphs, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
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. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why Botolphs customers choose us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
How we quote for remedial sealant
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Remedial sealant in Botolphs: local notes
Botolphs has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Schools such as Upper Beeding Primary School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Homes close to St Botolph's Church include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For remedial sealant in and around Botolphs, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We cover West Sussex from our Crawley base. Botolphs is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for remedial sealant. For nearby work, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN44 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Botolphs
We work in homes and buildings around Steyning Grammar School and the streets around them. The closest station to Botolphs is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Botolphs includes Steep Down and Mill Hill.