Southampton · England
Hillyfields Remedial Sealant
Failed sealant joints in Hillyfields need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Torn expansion joints
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
How we handle remedial sealant in Hillyfields
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 kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop and mould trapped under a layer of silicone, we can help.
In a smaller place like Hillyfields, homes are mostly houses and bungalows rather than flats, some older and some much newer. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do in a big town.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. All of it is cut out and the frame and wall cleaned.
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
What affects the quote in Hillyfields
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How much there is to do
- Any mould that needs treating
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many areas need sealing
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
- Where the property is
For remedial sealant in Hillyfields, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Landlord and commercial work in Hillyfields
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
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Why deal with it now?
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. Homes in smaller places like Hillyfields can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hillyfields
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, depending on the amount of work. A visit to Hillyfields is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Move anything stored near the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
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Common questions in Hillyfields
Is Hillyfields within the area you cover?
Yes. Hillyfields 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.
Do you take on hotel work around Hillyfields?
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.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. Careful removal is most of a remedial job, particularly on softer surfaces like acrylic.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you will get one quote.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
What sealant work can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Hillyfields homes and their sealant
Hillyfields is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Schools such as Holy Family Catholic Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. In the older streets around All Saints, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. If you let a flat or house near Redbridge station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Jobs in Hillyfields get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Hillyfields is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
All of SO16 is within our area for remedial sealant. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. With the M271 close by, Hillyfields is simple for us to get to for remedial sealant. If you’re just outside Hillyfields, we cover Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Near you in Hillyfields
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School. Hillyfields’s nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillyfields includes Testwood Lakes.