Isle of Wight · England
Shide Remedial Sealant
Failed sealant joints in Shide need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Never seal over old silicone
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
Go easy on the new sealant: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Have someone find out why, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
About our remedial sealant in Shide
Not every leak is a sealant leak. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. When the fault is elsewhere, we say so instead of resealing for the sake of it. Typical jobs include over-sealed joints coming away and torn expansion joints, across mouldy bath & shower sealant, leaking tray & enclosure joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
Even in a smaller place like Shide, bathrooms and kitchens see heavy daily use. Whether it’s a cottage bathroom or a newer en suite, the approach is the same: old sealant or grout cut out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh finish laid.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Shide (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Leaking trays & enclosures
Repeat shower leaks often come from a tray that flexes or an enclosure sealed in the wrong place. Both are checked before we reseal.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out so the new sealant starts clean.
Shide homes and their sealant
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. Shide has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Schools such as Nine Acres Primary School 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.
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Shide is covered for remedial sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, Shide among them. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 12 miles from Shide.
We cover every part of PO30 for remedial sealant. You’ll find streets such as Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane, and we cover them all. Shide sits on or near the A3020, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Local landmarks in Shide
Around Shide, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Christ The King College, The Cranbourne Arms Public House and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Shide includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
The process
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. For a job in Shide, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Shide
Joints that move need sealant that can stretch. Flexing baths, rocking trays and building movement joints will split a rigid or thin bead.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- A second bead peeling off the first
In the older streets around Church of St. John the Baptist, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Comparing quotes
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How long to leave it before use
- What product goes in the joint
Quotes for remedial sealant in Shide
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Which sealant suits the joint
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shide
Landlords and letting agents in Shide can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Also in Shide
Questions from Shide
Do you take on hotel work around Shide?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Do you cover Shide for remedial sealant?
Yes, Shide is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. All the sealant comes out, we find out why it failed, and the joint is resealed properly.
Can you remove sealant that is been put over old sealant?
Yes. Stripping layered sealant takes longer than a normal reseal, but it’s what makes the new bead last.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Generally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.