Essex · England
Remedial Sealant in Braintree
Remedial sealant across Braintree and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Torn expansion joints
- A second bead peeling off the first
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Where a business in Braintree needs to stay open, out-of-hours working can be arranged, while home visits are arranged within our normal working hours, Monday to Saturday.
- We start by checking the joint for movement, leaks and the reason it failed.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Remedial sealant in Braintree, done properly
With more than 20 years’ experience, our applicators have seen most of the ways sealant can fail. We are ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, botched or over-sealed joints and failed movement joints, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps opening along the back of the worktop and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones.
A place the size of Braintree has homes of every age, from period houses to modern flats and estates. Bathrooms and kitchens in all of them need their sealant and grout renewing sooner or later.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
Remedial sealant in Braintree: local notes
There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Braintree. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. 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.
Rented homes near Braintree station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak. In the older streets around Congregational Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Braintree is about 39 miles north-east of London, in Essex. Braintree gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, Braintree among them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 11 miles away.
We work across CM7, CO9, CM77 and CO6 for remedial sealant. Local streets include Market Street, Little Square and Great Square, and we cover them all. You’ll find Braintree on the A12 and A120, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for remedial sealant. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Bocking (1 mile west), Long Green (2 miles south-east), Great Notley (2 miles south-west), Black Notley (2 miles south) and Row Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-east). Braintree is one of the larger places we cover in Essex.
Near you in Braintree
In Braintree, that means homes and buildings near Edith Borthwick School, Bocking Blackwater and Angel Inn. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (under half a mile north-west) and St Michael's Hospital (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Landlord and commercial work in Braintree
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Common problems we fix in Braintree
How a joint is built matters as much as the product. Sealant packed too deep, or stuck to the back of the joint as well as the sides, can’t stretch, so it tears when the joint moves. Backing sets the depth and stops that.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
If you look after a building such as Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What happens if it’s left?
Stripping out botched sealant adds time to a reseal, but not by much: the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. In a busy place like Braintree, a failed joint in a flat or office can send water into the space below, where it can go unnoticed until the damage is done.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why Braintree clients choose us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- You choose the colour before work begins
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Braintree: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Braintree station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Braintree in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Braintree is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. There’s normally a reason: sealant over sealant, movement or another leak, and we deal with the cause first.
What does remedial sealant cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
Can you reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant, fit backing and reseal with a flexible product.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. You get our 12-month guarantee, and we are fully insured.
How we quote for remedial sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
Towns and villages near Braintree
What else we do in Braintree
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Act on a lifting corner right away
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
If we’ve found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, or the new joint may fail again.
A failing joint rarely gets better on its own. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into whatever is behind or below. Sorting it early limits the damage.