Essex · England
Crow's Green Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Crow's Green, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Crow's Green
The wrong product in the wrong joint fails however neatly it’s applied. We take it out and use a sealant made for that joint. We work on failed movement joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and mould trapped under a layer of silicone.
In a village or hamlet like Crow's Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Location
- Crow's Green (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Crow's Green
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but rarely a lot: it takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crow's Green can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Why Crow's Green customers choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
What affects the quote in Crow's Green
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The size of the job
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Common problems we fix in Crow's Green
Joints that move need sealant that can stretch. A bath that flexes, a tray that rocks or a building joint that opens and closes split any bead that is too stiff or too thin.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
If you let a flat or house near Braintree station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is chosen
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- The length of the guarantee
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
Give the new sealant its full cure time: normally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Some leaks around windows come from the wall or the window itself. We check the joint and tell you if it looks to be something else.
Movement & expansion joints
A sealant stuck to the back of the joint can’t stretch. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it, so the sealant grips the two sides only.
FAQs for Crow's Green
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Braintree station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Crow's Green in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Crow's Green is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can old silicone be taken off without scratching the tiles?
Yes, with care. The old bead is cut and lifted with tools that suit the surface, then clean off the residue. Any existing damage is pointed out before we start.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
What information do you need?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with pictures by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
How it works
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In a small place like Crow's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Crow's Green homes and their sealant
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Crow's Green is about 5 miles west of Braintree, in Essex. Anywhere in CM7, our applicators can take on remedial sealant. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, Crow's Green among them. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 12 miles from Crow's Green.
We cover every part of CM7 for remedial sealant. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Great Saling (1 mile south-east), Bardfield Saling (1 mile north), Great Bardfield (3 miles north), Wethersfield (3 miles north) and Little Bardfield (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles south), Braintree (5 miles east), Witham (10 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east) and Great Dunmow (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Crow's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Braintree station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Braintree Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east).
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.