Portsmouth · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Paulsgrove, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
Bathrooms and kitchens in Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Managing a site like Beacon View Primary Academy? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Paulsgrove can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Across Portsmouth, we cover 19 places, and Paulsgrove is one of them.
Here we cover the PO6 postcode area for remedial sealant. Local streets include Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road, all of which we cover. You will find Paulsgrove on the M27 and A27, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Paulsgrove include Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
What’s near Paulsgrove
Around Paulsgrove, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Alexandra Park, The Sir Alec Rose pub and Castle View Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Remedial sealant in Paulsgrove
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We are fully insured ARBOMaster approved applicators, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. If you have smears and lumps from a botched reseal and black mould underneath the bead, we can put it right, on shrunken worktop sealant, botched or over-sealed joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant alike.
Smaller places like Paulsgrove still have plenty of bathrooms that work hard every day. Older or newer, every room gets the same approach: all the old material out, the joint cleaned and dried, then new sealant or grout.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Paulsgrove and across Portsmouth.
- Location
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Paulsgrove
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Places near Paulsgrove
Other services in Paulsgrove
How the job changes by surface
Windows & doors
Failed frame mastic is often hard, cracked and in several layers. All of it is cut out and the frame and wall cleaned before backing and resealing.
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 with a low-modulus product.
When to call us in Paulsgrove
All sealant wears out eventually. Over the years it shrinks, hardens and gets colonised by mould, faster where ventilation is poor. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
Look out for these signs:
- Torn expansion joints
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
Letting a property close to Cosham station? Then failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Parking around Paulsgrove is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- The joint is cleaned, treated for mould and left to dry.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
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. Around Paulsgrove, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why book with us
- Tidy, careful work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We never seal over old sealant
- A choice of colours where the product allows
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What affects the quote in Paulsgrove
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The product the joint needs
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
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.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Keep the room well ventilated
Watch the joint over the first few weeks, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. Should anything change, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
A failing joint rarely gets better on its own. Each use pushes more water behind the bead, into floors, walls or ceilings. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Paulsgrove
Is Paulsgrove within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Paulsgrove in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Paulsgrove is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Paulsgrove?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. First we check whether the leak is the sealant at all, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
How long does remedial resealing take?
A little longer than a standard reseal. For most joints, it’s a few hours.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.