Isle of Wight · England
Gatcombe Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gatcombe. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. New silicone does not bond to old, so the old bead should always come out first.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Each use pushes more water behind the bead, into whatever is behind or below. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
Remedial sealant in Gatcombe, done properly
If a joint fails again and again, something is causing it. A tray that moves, a worktop that isn’t fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will defeat even a perfect bead. We look for the cause before we reseal. Typical jobs include gaps opening along the back of the worktop and leaks that keep coming back after resealing, across expansion joints, botched or over-sealed joints and leaking tray & enclosure joints.
Being in a small place like Gatcombe makes no difference to the job itself: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the bathroom or kitchen gets the same care as anywhere else.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Gatcombe (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Gatcombe
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
What we are called out for in Gatcombe
Even good sealant ages. Over the years it shrinks, hardens and gets colonised by mould. At that point it has to come out.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Torn expansion joints
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
Homes close to St. Olave's Church include some older properties, and walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
What to look for in a quote
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- The length of the guarantee
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen
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What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Gatcombe, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Advice
How we quote for remedial sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Access and height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. 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.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- The address or postcode of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Why it’s worth doing now in Gatcombe
Ripping out a bathroom is not generally needed. If the bath, tray and tiles are sound, remedial resealing generally puts it right. If they’re not, we will tell you. In a small place like Gatcombe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Colour picked to suit the job
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
Gatcombe questions
Is Gatcombe within the area you cover?
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.
Is there a guarantee on remedial sealant in Gatcombe?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes, normally. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then strip and reseal the joints.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Gatcombe.
What if the leak is not the sealant?
We check for that before we reseal. If we find the leak is elsewhere, we tell you before going further.
Remedial sealant around Gatcombe
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Schools such as Chillerton and Rookley Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Gatcombe is about 2 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Gatcombe to the outskirts, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover 125 places, Gatcombe among them. Our Portsmouth page covers work nearby (14 miles or so).
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include Gatcombe Road, Rectory Lane and Newbarn Lane. We also cover Chillerton (1 mile south), Plaish (2 miles north-west), Clatterford (2 miles north), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (6 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east), Ventnor (6 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Gatcombe
In Gatcombe, that means homes and buildings near Christ The King College, among other places. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.6 miles north) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.