Portsmouth · England
Remedial Sealant in Hilsea
Professional remedial sealant in and around Hilsea, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
Remedial sealant in Hilsea, done properly
A movement joint stops working when its sealant splits or sets hard. We cut out the failed sealant and set the depth with backing, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. We work on shrunken worktop sealant, expansion joints and botched or over-sealed joints, and people most often call us about sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones.
Even in a smaller place like Hilsea, bathrooms and kitchens see heavy daily use. Older or newer, every room gets the same approach: all the old material out, the joint cleaned and dried, then new sealant or grout.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Location
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hilsea homes and their sealant
Hilsea is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Hilsea has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Gatcombe Park Primary School, 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 an older house near a landmark such as St Francis' Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Hilsea gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Portsmouth coverage runs to 19 places, and Hilsea is one of them.
All of PO2, PO3 and PO6 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Hilsea
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alexandra Park, Trafalgar School and Coach and Horses pub. For rail, the closest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Access and height
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. In a smaller place like Hilsea, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- 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
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Hilsea
Is Hilsea within the area you cover?
Yes, Hilsea 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.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Hilsea station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Hilsea?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
How long does the work take?
The number of joints and layers decides it. You’ll have a timescale before any work begins.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes, normally. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then strip and reseal the joints.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
When something else is needed
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Run the fan after every shower
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Check trays and worktops do not move
Where we’ve pointed out another fault, have it put right, because the new sealant cannot hold back a problem underneath.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. When it finally shows, the whole bead needs to come out.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Hilsea
Using the wrong product is a common cause: caulk where it gets wet, rigid sealant where things move, or an acetoxy silicone on a surface it can mark. None of them last.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
For landlords with property near Hilsea station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Is VAT in the price?
- The length of the guarantee
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.