Essex · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Fordham, Essex
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Fordham? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
Remedial sealant in Fordham, done properly
In Fordham, as anywhere, remedial jobs tend to look alike: over-sealed joints, hidden mould, repeat leaks and split movement joints. Each is stripped back and done again properly. If you’re dealing with leaks that keep coming back after resealing and floor or wall movement joints that have failed, we can put it right.
For a small place like Fordham, remedial sealant is planned like any other job: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Place
- Fordham (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Fordham
Will you come out to Fordham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Chappel & Wakes Colne station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Can you remove sealant that is been put over old sealant?
Yes. We remove every layer; new silicone does not bond to old silicone, which is why over-sealing fails.
What if resealing won’t fix my leak?
That’s why we look for the cause first. If the fault is elsewhere, you’ll know before any work is done.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes. All the sealant comes out, we find out why it failed, and the joint is resealed properly.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Fordham?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. Remedial work carries the same 12-month guarantee as all our work.
What happens if it’s left?
Repeat failures have a cause. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. In a small place like Fordham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on. Expect the work to take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Fordham, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- The joint is tooled and you’re told about anything else we found.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
How we quote for remedial sealant
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether the work is at height
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The problem you’ve noticed
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What the job involves on each surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
A botched joint can hide two or three layers of sealant, and silicone residue is cleaned off the tiles too. Only a clean joint will take a new bead.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Repeat mould usually points to a damp, poorly aired room. Along with resealing, we’ll mention if the room needs better ventilation.
Fordham homes and their sealant
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. For landlords with property near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. For remedial sealant in and around Fordham, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Essex, Fordham included. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 19 miles from Fordham.
Work in CO6 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Fordham, we cover Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fordham
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Horseshoes Public House. The closest station to Fordham is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Fordham includes Sergeants Orchard.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Run the fan after every shower
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Never seal over old silicone
Go easy on the new sealant: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
Do not keep resealing the same joint. Have someone find out why, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.