Hampshire · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Eastleigh, Hampshire
We cover Eastleigh for removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Beads that never stuck properly
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Eastleigh
Removing failed sealant is the hardest part of the job. We cut out every layer, clear the residue and degrease the surfaces, without scratching tiles, trays or frames. Only then can new sealant bond. If you have repeat leaks from the same joint and products that weren’t meant for the joint, we can help, on mouldy bath & shower sealant, expansion joints and shrunken worktop sealant alike.
Most bathrooms in a town like Eastleigh are in family homes, used every day, where sealant and grout take a lot of daily wear. The usual signs are mould in the bead, gaps by the sink and grout that’s cracked or stained.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Never seal over old silicone
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
A failing joint rarely gets better on its own. Each use pushes more water behind the bead, into floors, walls or ceilings. Sorting it early limits the damage.
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How it works
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. A visit in Eastleigh needs access to the work and a place to park close by. If the job is outside, mention gates, side access and anything above ground floor.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Eastleigh
Another bead over the top won’t fix a failed joint. It does not grip the old layer, so the leak carries on and there’s now more to remove. Around Eastleigh, failed sealant lets water into hidden places, such as under the floor, behind a panel or into a wall. Whatever the joint, failed sealant only gets worse.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Eastleigh
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Tidy, careful work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
What affects the quote in Eastleigh
You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
- How much there is to do
- 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. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The rough size of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
- Photos by email, if that is easy
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Questions from Eastleigh
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Eastleigh station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Eastleigh in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Eastleigh is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. 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 failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. The depth is set with backing so the sealant only bonds to the two sides.
What we’re called out for in Eastleigh
Even good sealant ages. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks, faster where ventilation is poor. At that point it has to come out.
Look out for these signs:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Rented homes near Eastleigh station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether you can choose the colour
- When the joint can take water or movement
Eastleigh 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Norwood Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you live in an older home near Church of the Resurrection, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Eastleigh can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Eastleigh among them.
Our applicators cover all of SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square. Main roads around Eastleigh include the A335 and B3033. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
What’s near Eastleigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wagon Works pub, Lakeside Country Park and Quilley School of Engineering. Eastleigh has its own railway station: Eastleigh station. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Eastleigh include Flexford Nature Reserve.