Slough · England
Myrke Remedial Sealant
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Myrke? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
Remedial sealant in Myrke, 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. If you have a shower that leaks however often it’s resealed and over-sealed joints coming away, we can put it right.
Around Myrke, it’s houses and cottages rather than flats, some with bathrooms tucked into older rooms or extensions. The work is the same as anywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and a fresh finish laid.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Myrke (SL3)
- Region
- Slough
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Myrke
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In a small place like Myrke, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Surface by surface
Movement & expansion joints
Movement joints in floors, walls and façades need a flexible sealant set to the right depth. Failed sealant is cut out, backing rod or tape is fitted and the joint resealed.
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, matched to the frame colour.
What remedial sealant looks like in Myrke
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Myrke. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
Letting a property close to Slough station? Then botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. In the older streets around Church of St Laurence, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Myrke is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. For remedial sealant in and around Myrke, it’s easy to get a quote: please call 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover Slough from our Crawley base, Myrke included. Our Slough coverage runs to 31 places, Myrke among them. For nearby work, see our Reading page, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the SL3 postcode area for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Myrke: Ditton (1 mile south-east), Datchet (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (3 miles south-east), Brands Hill (3 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (4 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north).
Around Myrke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Cow Public House, Upton Court Grammar School and Herschel Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Slough station, about 0.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Eton Life (0.9 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Myrke
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Myrke
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- A second bead peeling off the first
Managing a site like Long Close School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether VAT is included
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Who turns up on the day
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
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.
FAQs for Myrke
Do you cover smaller places like Myrke?
Yes, Myrke is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you take on hotel work around Myrke?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. We take our time over removal, particularly on softer surfaces like acrylic.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What does remedial sealant cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Act on a lifting corner right away
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
Don’t let anyone seal over it later. Over-sealing is how many remedial jobs start, so the old bead should always come out first.
Warning signs: peeling layers, mould showing through the bead, leaks after showering or cracks in a movement joint. Any of them means it’s time for remedial work.