West Sussex · England
Remedial Sealant in East Lavant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for East Lavant, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Remedial sealant around East Lavant
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around East Lavant. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Schools such as Lavant CofE Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether you are in the middle of East Lavant or further out, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. East Lavant is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 14 miles away.
Work in PO18 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to East Lavant include Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Landmarks near East Lavant
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House and Bishop Luffa School, among other places. East Lavant’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How we handle remedial sealant in East Lavant
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. Common call-outs are for wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones and sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted, on shrunken worktop sealant, expansion joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
Somewhere as small as East Lavant, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Landlords and letting agents in East Lavant can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Why deal with it now?
Hidden water does the most damage: wet floors, stained ceilings and swollen worktops. By comparison, sorting the joint is quick. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Lavant 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 guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- We agree the colour with you first
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Do you need remedial sealant in East Lavant?
Water from somewhere else can ruin a good seal. A slow leak behind the tiles soaks the joint from the back, and the sealant lifts or goes mouldy from underneath.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Torn expansion joints
Rented homes near Chichester station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
What your quote should include
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What guarantee comes with the work
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
East Lavant questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Chichester station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is East Lavant within the area you cover?
Yes. East Lavant is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes. Remedial work carries the same 12-month guarantee as all our work.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we will agree it with you first.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. The depth is set with backing so the sealant only bonds to the two sides, which lets it stretch.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then strip and reseal the joints.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
How the visit works
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. For a village or hamlet like East Lavant, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved.
Advice
Surface by surface
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, matched to the frame colour.
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.