West Sussex · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Hickstead, West Sussex
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in Hickstead and across West Sussex. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
Remedial sealant in Hickstead
Decorators’ caulk in a shower, bathroom silicone on a window, a rigid filler in a movement joint will not last, however tidy it looks. We take it out and use a sealant made for that joint. We work on failed movement joints, botched or over-sealed joints and expansion joints, and common reasons people get in touch are sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted.
For a small place like Hickstead, remedial sealant is planned like any other job: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. Once we are there, the bathroom or kitchen gets the same care as anywhere else.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
Thick, smeared sealant looks messy and hides problems. We strip it back so we can see the joint, and then we reseal it neatly.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out so the new sealant starts clean.
How we quote for remedial sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
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 talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hickstead
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but rarely a lot: the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. In a small place like Hickstead, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
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 us?
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
FAQs for Hickstead
Will you come out to Hickstead?
Yes. Hickstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Burgess Hill station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers the work.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
What if the leak isn’t the sealant?
We will tell you. A cracked tray, faulty valve or leaking waste needs a different trade, and we will not reseal for the sake of it.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Hickstead.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What sealant work can’t fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Hickstead
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Run the fan after every shower
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
Go easy on the new sealant: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
Signs to act on: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Any of them means it’s time for remedial work.
Nearby places to Hickstead
Also in Hickstead
Hickstead homes and their sealant
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Homes close to The Parish Church of St Peter include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Twineham CofE Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Hickstead. Hickstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley, roughly 10 miles from Hickstead.
Every address in RH17 and BN6 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Around Hickstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Paul's Catholic College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hickstead include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
How the visit works
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. For a village or hamlet like Hickstead, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.