Essex · England
Breeds Remedial Sealant
We cover Breeds for removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
What the job involves on each surface
Movement & expansion joints
Bonding on three sides is a common reason movement joints tear. Backing stops that, so the sealant grips the two sides only.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Botched joints sometimes have damaged edges from earlier scraping. We take care not to make it worse, and tell you about any damage we find.
About our remedial sealant in Breeds
A joint that keeps failing usually has a reason. A tray that moves, a worktop that is not fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will defeat even a perfect bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, failed movement joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and the jobs we see most are dark patches showing through the sealant and repeat leaks from the same joint.
Homes around Breeds are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats. The work is the same as anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Breeds (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
- Do not wait for a small gap to become a leak
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. New silicone doesn’t bond to old.
Do not keep resealing the same joint. Have someone find out why, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
Common questions in Breeds
Is Breeds within the area you cover?
Yes. Breeds is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Breeds in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Breeds is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we are using.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
How long does remedial resealing take?
Allow a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. We will give you a timescale when we quote.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Breeds homes and their sealant
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Letting a property close to Beaulieu Park station? Then a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. Schools such as Chelmer Valley High School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Breeds is about 4 miles north of Chelmsford, in Essex. We provide remedial sealant to householders, landlords and businesses in Breeds and nearby, as part of our work across Essex. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, and Breeds is one of them.
Jobs for remedial sealant in CM3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Cherry Garden Road, South Street and Duffries Close and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Great Waltham (1 mile north-east), Minnow End (1 mile east), Little Waltham (1 mile east), Broomfield (1 mile south-east) and Chignall Smealy (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles south), Basildon (15 miles south), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (14 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south-west) and Maldon (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Breeds
Around Breeds, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Beehive pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Broomfield Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Little Waltham Meadows.
Why deal with it now?
Stripping out botched sealant adds time to a reseal, but rarely a lot: it takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Breeds, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Breeds
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We agree the colour with you first
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
When to call us in Breeds
Silicone only bonds to surfaces that are clean and dry. Soap film, dust, damp or old residue stop it gripping, and the joint starts to come away early.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
In the older streets around Church of SS Mary and Laurence, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the colour is chosen
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Landlords, agents and businesses in Breeds
For anyone letting property in or around Breeds, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
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.
What happens on the day
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied for a typical job. Somewhere as small as Breeds, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.