West Sussex · England
Highleigh Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in Highleigh and across West Sussex. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
What the job involves on each surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould often spreads under the bead as well as through it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out.
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints often have grease and cleaning residue deep in them, so we spend extra time cleaning before resealing.
Remedial sealant in Highleigh, done properly
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. It helps to have photos when you call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We work on shrunken worktop sealant, failed movement joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are repeat leaks from the same joint and over-sealed joints coming away.
In a village or hamlet like Highleigh, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In a small place like Highleigh, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- 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.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Advice
Bathrooms and kitchens in Highleigh
Highleigh is close to 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. Highleigh has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
If you look after a building such as Sidlesham Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Chichester station? Then botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. From the centre of Highleigh to the outskirts, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: PO20. That includes homes and businesses on Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
What’s near Highleigh
The closest station to Highleigh is Chichester station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
Leave it or put it right?
DIY removal often leaves scratches and a film of residue, and the residue left behind stops the next bead bonding. Careful stripping is where most of our time goes. Around Highleigh, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
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 make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why Highleigh clients choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Colour picked to suit the job
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
Nearby places to Highleigh
Other services in Highleigh
Do you need remedial sealant in Highleigh?
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.
The most common problems we see are:
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Torn expansion joints
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Before you book anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Are they insured?
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What affects the quote in Highleigh
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Act on a lifting corner right away
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
Go easy on the new sealant: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
Highleigh questions
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Highleigh?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
Will you come out to Highleigh?
Yes. Highleigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Highleigh?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Highleigh, along with the rest of our area.