Essex · England
Great Bromley Remedial Sealant
Specialist remedial sealant for Great Bromley: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Over-sealed joints coming away
Common problems we fix in Great Bromley
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Residue, moisture or dust left in the joint weaken the bond, so it starts lifting sooner than it should.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether you can choose the colour
About our remedial sealant in Great Bromley
If a joint fails again and again, something is causing it. A tray that moves, a worktop that is not fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will beat any new bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. If you are dealing with leaks that keep coming back after resealing and torn expansion joints, we can help, on mouldy bath & shower sealant, leaking tray & enclosure joints and shrunken worktop sealant alike.
Being in a small place like Great Bromley makes no difference to the job itself: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Great Bromley (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Clean sealant with mild products only
Keep an eye on the joint at first, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. Should anything change, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Signs to act on: peeling layers, mould showing through the bead, leaks after showering or cracks in a movement joint. Any of them means it’s time for remedial work.
Why deal with it now?
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It doesn’t grip the old layer, so the leak carries on and there’s now more to remove. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Great Bromley, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why Great Bromley clients choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Old sealant always removed completely
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
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Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The process
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out for a typical job. In a small place like Great Bromley, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Bathrooms and kitchens in Great Bromley
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Managing a site like St George's Church of England Primary School? Then washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes. For landlords with property near Alresford station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Great Bromley is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CO7 postcode area, our applicators can take on remedial sealant. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, Great Bromley among them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
We work across CO7 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Badley Hall Road, Brook Street and Hall Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Cowey Green (1 mile south-east), Hare Green (1 mile south-east), Balls Green (1 mile south), Monkey Street (2 miles east) and Frating Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Great Bromley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ardleigh Park. For rail, the closest station is Alresford station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Colchester Hospital (5.6 miles west) and Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Great Bromley include Cockaynes Wood.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Landlords and agents in Great Bromley can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
FAQs for Great Bromley
Do you cover smaller places like Great Bromley?
Yes, Great Bromley is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you work for landlords with property near Alresford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.