Essex · England
Mountnessing Remedial Sealant
Failed sealant joints in Mountnessing need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Torn expansion joints
About our remedial sealant in Mountnessing
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. Only then can new sealant bond. If you have decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower and beads that never stuck properly, we can help, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Mountnessing, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Mountnessing (CM15)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it usually takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a village or hamlet like Mountnessing, 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.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: normally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
When it is not the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
How we quote for remedial sealant
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How much there is to do
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How we’d reach the joints
- What’s wrong with the joints now
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Leave it or put it right?
Spraying mould remover on a sealed-over joint does not reach what’s underneath. Removal is the only way to get at it, and the joint treated and dried before resealing. Around Mountnessing, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Mountnessing customers choose us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- You choose the colour before work begins
How the job changes by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is generally part of the cause. Along with resealing, we’ll mention if the room needs better ventilation.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Previous removal attempts can leave scratches or gouges. We work carefully to avoid adding to it, and point out any existing damage.
Nearby places to Mountnessing
Also in Mountnessing
Mountnessing: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Ingatestone station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Mountnessing in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Mountnessing is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Can you remove sealant that is been put over old sealant?
Yes. Both layers come out; new silicone does not bond to old silicone, which is why over-sealing fails.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
What does remedial sealant cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Should I try it myself first?
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.
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.
Remedial sealant around Mountnessing
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Managing a site like Mountnessing Church of England Primary School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you let a flat or house near Ingatestone station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Mountnessing is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. Mountnessing gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex. We also work in Chelmsford, about 8 miles from Mountnessing.
Every address in CM15 is covered for remedial sealant. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Roman Close and Roman Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Mountnessing include Swallows Cross (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north), Ingatestone (1 mile north-east), Buttsbury (2 miles east) and Hutton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (7 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Maldon (15 miles east) and Canvey Island (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Mountnessing
In Mountnessing, that means homes and buildings near Shenfield High School, Hutton Country Park and George and Dragon pub and the streets around them. Mountnessing’s nearest station is Ingatestone station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brentwood Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Norsey Wood.