Wokingham · England
Reading Remedial Sealant
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Reading? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
How the job changes 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 with a low-modulus product.
Leaking trays & enclosures
A cracked tray, failed valve or leaking waste needs a different fix. We say so rather than reseal.
How we handle remedial sealant in Reading
In Reading, as anywhere, remedial jobs tend to look alike: sealant over sealant, mould under the bead, leaks that come back and movement joints that have split. We strip each one back and start from scratch. If you’re dealing with caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area and dark patches showing through the sealant, we can help.
A place the size of Reading has homes of every age, from older terraces to town-centre flats and newer developments. Whatever the age of the home, sealant and grout in bathrooms and kitchens wear out in the end.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
Remedial sealant around Reading
There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Reading. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you look after a building such as Coley Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. If you let a flat or house near Reading West station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Reading gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 35 places in Wokingham are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, all of which we cover. Reading is on the A4 and A33, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for remedial sealant. Close by, we work in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham.
Local landmarks in Reading
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Former Kennet Arms, Eldon Square and Kendrick School, among other places. Nearby too are University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east) and Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north). Reading’s nearest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are The Oracle (under half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
What affects the quote in Reading
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Reading
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. Silicone doesn’t bond to silicone, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
In the older streets around All Nations Christian Centre, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- How long to leave it before use
- What happens if the job turns out different
FAQs for Reading
Do you work for landlords with property near Reading West station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you take on hotel work around Reading?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. It’s slower than a standard reseal, because every layer has to come out cleanly, but it’s what makes the new bead last.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes, for 12 months. Where we’ve flagged another fault, it needs fixing for the joint to last.
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
What happens if it’s left?
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It cannot bond to what’s underneath, so the leak carries on and there’s now more to remove. For businesses in Reading, a room closed because of a leak or mould costs more than the sealant, so failing joints are best replaced on a planned basis.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why Reading clients choose us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Old sealant always removed completely
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied from start to finish. In Reading, we work in everything from flats and family homes to offices and hotels. Whichever it is, tell us how to get in, where to park and where the work is.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
Places near Reading
Other services in Reading
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Reading and across Wokingham. Several sites can be quoted together.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.