West Berkshire · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Hermitage, West Berkshire
Remedial sealant across Hermitage and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
Remedial sealant in Hermitage, done properly
The wrong product in the wrong joint fails however neatly it’s applied. We take it out and use a sealant made for that joint. We are often asked to deal with kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop and sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted, across mouldy bath & shower sealant, failed movement joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
In a village or hamlet like Hermitage, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for remedial sealant
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many areas need sealing
- The number and length of the joints
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Hermitage
Do you cover Hermitage for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Hermitage is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
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.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Hermitage, along with the rest of our area.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
The number of joints and layers decides it. You will have a timescale before any work begins.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
What the job involves on each surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould that has grown into silicone doesn’t clean out for good. All of it comes out, and the joint is treated and dried before anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in.
Movement & expansion joints
Bonding on three sides is a common reason movement joints tear. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it, letting the sealant flex between the two faces.
What we are called out for in Hermitage
Joints that move need sealant that can stretch. Flexing baths, rocking trays and building movement joints split any bead that’s too stiff or too thin.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Torn expansion joints
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Managing a site like Hermitage Primary School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Are they insured?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What guarantee comes with the work
What remedial sealant looks like in Hermitage
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you let a flat or house near Newbury Racecourse station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. In the older streets around Holy Trinity, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. If you need remedial sealant in Hermitage, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We cover West Berkshire from our Crawley base, Hermitage included. Our area takes in 155 places across West Berkshire. Reading is on our list too, around 13 miles away.
All of RG18 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Near you in Hermitage
We work in homes and buildings around The White Horse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
Why act early in Hermitage
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Finding it, whether movement, water from elsewhere or an unsuitable product, ends the cycle. In a small place like Hermitage, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Hermitage clients choose us
- We agree the colour with you first
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a village or hamlet like Hermitage, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job.
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DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
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.