East Sussex · England
Remedial Sealant in South Malling
Professional remedial sealant in and around South Malling, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Torn expansion joints
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
Keep the room ventilated: use the extractor or open a window after showering.
Warning signs: 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.
How we handle remedial sealant in South Malling
Movement and expansion joints fail when the sealant can’t stretch. The old sealant comes out and backing goes in to control the depth, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, botched or over-sealed joints and expansion joints, and common reasons people get in touch are repeat leaks from the same joint and products that weren’t meant for the joint.
In and around South Malling, older properties sit alongside newer ones. Older homes can move a little with the seasons, which is hard on tired sealant and rigid grout.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Place
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. A visit to South Malling is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- 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
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
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When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- A tray or bath that is cracked
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
FAQs for South Malling
Do you take on hotel work around South Malling?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Lewes station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you cover South Malling?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, South Malling included.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. We take our time over removal, particularly on softer surfaces like acrylic.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
What remedial sealant looks like in South Malling
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around South Malling. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
If you look after a building such as South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Rented homes near Lewes station change hands often, and botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. In the older streets around Church of St Michael, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Jobs in South Malling get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list. For nearby work, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN7 and BN8 postcode area for remedial sealant. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road. Main roads around South Malling include the A26 and A2029, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around South Malling: Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
What’s near South Malling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Elephant and Castle pub, Priory School and Railway Land. The nearest railway station is Lewes station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Malling include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Other services in South Malling
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, in a colour that suits the frame.
Movement & expansion joints
A movement joint must be able to stretch. Failed sealant is cut out, backing rod or tape is fitted and the joint resealed.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The address or postcode of the job
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
Why deal with it now?
A failed seal rarely means a new bathroom. When the fittings are sound, stripping and resealing the joints is often enough. If they’re not, we’ll tell you. Around South Malling, 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google