West Sussex · England
Rusper Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Rusper, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
About our remedial sealant in Rusper
A movement joint stops working when its sealant splits or sets hard. We cut out the failed sealant and set the depth with backing, before resealing with a flexible product suited to the movement. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints, and the jobs we see most are sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and repeat leaks from the same joint.
Somewhere as small as Rusper, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in West Sussex.
- Where
- Rusper (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but rarely a lot: the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. In a small place like Rusper, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What you get with us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Deal with small splits early
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Find out why the sealant failed first
If we’ve found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, or the new joint may fail again.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. Resealing while the edges are sound is simpler.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Rusper can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Rusper
Do you cover Rusper for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Rusper is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Faygate station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Can you reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. Failed movement joints are cut out and resealed with backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Rusper?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a short description of the job.
How long does the work take?
The number of joints and layers decides it. You will have a timescale before any work begins.
How it works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work generally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a village or hamlet like Rusper, 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.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
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Surface by surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant will not fix it. We will tell you what we find.
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
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Signs you need remedial sealant in Rusper
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
If you let a flat or house near Faygate station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who turns up on the day
What remedial sealant looks like in Rusper
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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Magdalene church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. Schools such as Rusper Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. For remedial sealant in and around Rusper, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover West Sussex. Rusper is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: RH12. We cover properties on High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk. We also cover the places around Rusper: Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Rusper
The nearest railway station is Faygate station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.