Isle of Wight · England
Princelett Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant across Princelett and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
- Do not wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
Keep an eye on the joint at first, especially if movement was the problem. Should anything change, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Signs to act on: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Each one is worth getting looked at.
Remedial sealant in Princelett, done properly
Water on the floor doesn’t always mean failed silicone. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. If that is what we find, we will tell you rather than reseal something that will not fix it. Common call-outs are for leaks that keep coming back after resealing and worktop sealant that has shrunk and split, on botched or over-sealed joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and shrunken worktop sealant.
For a small place like Princelett, remedial sealant is planned like any other job: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Once we’re there, the bathroom or kitchen gets the same care as anywhere else.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Location
- Princelett (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Princelett
Is Princelett in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Princelett is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shanklin station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What if the leak isn’t the sealant?
That’s why we look for the cause first. If we find the leak is elsewhere, we tell you before going further.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Different surfaces, different methods
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Botched joints sometimes have damaged edges from earlier scraping. We take care not to make it worse, and tell you about any damage we find.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Princelett
All sealant wears out eventually. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks. At that point it has to come out.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
Schools such as Sandown Bay Academy are buildings too, and 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.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Which colour the sealant will be
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
How we quote for remedial sealant
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- The type of property
- Whether it has been sealed before
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Remedial sealant in Princelett: local notes
Princelett is close to 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, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For landlords with property near Shanklin station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Princelett and the surrounding area, as part of our work across the Isle of Wight. We cover 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 13 miles from Princelett.
We cover every part of PO36 for remedial sealant. If you’re just outside Princelett, we cover Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Princelett
The closest station to Princelett is Shanklin station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
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How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Somewhere as small as Princelett, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.