West Berkshire · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Compton, West Berkshire
Remedial sealant across Compton and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- A second bead peeling off the first
FAQs for Compton
Is there a guarantee on remedial sealant in Compton?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes, Compton is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you remove sealant that is been put over old sealant?
Yes. Both layers come out; over-sealing fails because silicone will not bond to silicone.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Remedial sealant in Compton
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. Silicone laid over silicone, smears across tiles, the wrong product in a moving joint or mould trapped underneath all need stripping out before the joint can be done properly. We’re often asked to deal with movement joints that have split or pulled away and beads that never stuck properly, on mouldy bath & shower sealant, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints.
Being in a small place like Compton makes no difference to the job itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Compton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
Where we’ve pointed out another fault, have it put right, or the new joint may fail again.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Have someone find out why, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
Remedial sealant around Compton
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. For remedial sealant in and around Compton, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We’re based in Crawley and cover West Berkshire. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Compton is one of them. Reading is on our list too, around 13 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: RG20. Remedial sealant is available to properties on High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Compton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Downs School and The Swan pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Churn Hill.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. For a village or hamlet like Compton, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- 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.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Different surfaces, different methods
Over-sealed & botched joints
Every layer has to come out, and silicone residue is cleaned off the tiles too. Only a clean joint will take a new bead.
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What we’re called out for in Compton
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. Silicone does not bond to silicone, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
If you look after a building such as Compton C.E. Primary 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.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How long to leave it before use
- What insurance they hold
- How much experience the applicator has
How we quote for remedial sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.