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Remedial Sealant in Freemantle
Failed sealant joints in Freemantle need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
About our remedial sealant in Freemantle
Removing failed sealant is the hardest part of the job. Every layer is cut out, the residue cleaned off and the joint degreased, without scratching tiles, trays or frames. Only then can new sealant bond. If you have over-sealed joints coming away and kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop, we can help, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, botched or over-sealed joints and failed movement joints alike.
Even in a smaller place like Freemantle, bathrooms and kitchens see heavy daily use. Older or newer, every room gets the same approach: all the old material out, the joint cleaned and dried, then new sealant or grout.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Bathrooms and kitchens in Freemantle
Freemantle is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you look after a building such as Freemantle Church of England Community Academy, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Rented homes near Millbrook (Hants) station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO15 area, we can carry out remedial sealant at your property. Our Southampton coverage runs to 40 places, Freemantle among them.
All of SO15, SO16 and SO17 is covered for remedial sealant. We cover properties on May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road and the roads around them. Freemantle is on the A33, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Freemantle: Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Freemantle
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Anne's Catholic School, Blechynden Terrace Park and The Brass Monkey pub, among other places. Freemantle has its own railway station: Millbrook (Hants) station. Nearby you will also find Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
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FAQs for Freemantle
I let a flat near Millbrook (Hants) station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Freemantle within the area you cover?
Yes, Freemantle is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. Repeat leaks generally come from over-sealing, movement or water getting in elsewhere, so we find that first.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Freemantle?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. It’s slower than a standard reseal, because every layer has to come out cleanly, but it’s the only way the new joint will last.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, depending on the size of the job. A visit to Freemantle is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- 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
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Never seal over old silicone
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
Give the new sealant its full cure time: normally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Do not keep resealing the same joint. Have someone find out why, or the next bead will go the same way.
How the job changes by surface
Worktops & kitchens
Shrunken worktop sealant leaves a gap that lets water into the back edge. We strip it, degrease the joint and reseal colour-matched to the worktop.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Freemantle, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
When to call us in Freemantle
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.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Over-sealed joints coming away
In the older streets around Christ Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they hold
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
How we quote for remedial sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the job
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Access and height
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.