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Remedial sealant & repairs in Hockley, Essex
Specialist remedial sealant for Hockley: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
Remedial sealant in Hockley, done properly
Removing failed sealant is the hardest part of the job. Every layer is cut out, the residue cleaned off and the joint degreased, taking care not to scratch the surfaces around it. New sealant only bonds to a clean, dry joint. We work on expansion joints, failed movement joints and leaking tray & enclosure joints, and people most often call us about sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and black mould underneath the bead.
In and around Hockley, older properties sit alongside newer ones. In older homes, walls and floors can move a little more, so the right flexible sealant matters.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Hockley (SS5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
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.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Black mould inside the bead will not scrub out. The sealant is cut out completely, the joint treated with a mould remover and dried before anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. A visit to Hockley 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.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- 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
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that is easy.
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What affects the cost of remedial sealant
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much there is to do
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any mould that needs treating
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- A few pictures by email, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: 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’ll come back to you with a quote.
FAQs for Hockley
Will you come out to Hockley?
Yes, Hockley is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do remedial sealant in Hockley?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Hockley is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we are fully insured.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. The depth is set with backing so the sealant only bonds to the two sides.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
If you manage several properties in or around Hockley, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Why deal with it now?
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. Homes in smaller places like Hockley can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
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 play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hockley
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Full insurance on every job
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- You choose the colour before work begins
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
What remedial sealant looks like in Hockley
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you look after a building such as Greensward Academy, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. Homes close to Emmanuel Church Hall include some older properties, and walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. Letting a property close to Hockley station? Then a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Hockley is about 2 miles east of Rayleigh, in Essex. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Hockley and the surrounding area. We cover 644 towns and villages across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Work in SS5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, Church Road and Eldon Way. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Ashingdon (1 mile east), Brandy Hole (2 miles north-west), South Fambridge (2 miles north-east), Hullbridge (2 miles north-west) and North Fambridge (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (12 miles north-west), Basildon (9 miles west), Brentwood (15 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north), Canvey Island (6 miles south-west) and Billericay (10 miles west).
Around Hockley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Public House, Marylands Nature Reserve and Plumberow Primary Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Hockley itself: Hockley station. A little further out are Southend University Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Rayleigh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Hockley includes Blue House Farm.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.