Hampshire · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in St Ives, Hampshire
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homeowners, landlords and businesses in St Ives. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
About our remedial sealant in St Ives
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. Common call-outs are for products that weren’t meant for the joint and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles, across shrunken worktop sealant, leaking tray & enclosure joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant.
Homes around St Ives are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats. The work is the same as anywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and a fresh finish laid.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Location
- St Ives (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Deal with small splits early
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
Go easy on the new sealant: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
Do not keep resealing the same joint. Get the cause found first, or the next bead will go the same way.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the 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.
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and the area is left clean. In a small place like St Ives, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in St Ives
Using the wrong product is a common cause: acrylic caulk in a wet area, a general-purpose sealant on a moving joint, or an acetoxy silicone on natural stone or some metals. None of them last.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Black mould underneath the bead
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
In the older streets around All Saints, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they hold
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
Quotes for remedial sealant in St Ives
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of sealant required
- Access and height
- The size of the job
- How many areas need sealing
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
What remedial sealant looks like in St Ives
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Schools such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
St Ives is in Hampshire. St Ives gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, St Ives among them. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Work in BH24 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in St Ives
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood School, Ringwood Waldorf School and Avon Heath Country Park and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Leave it or put it right?
Another bead over the top will not fix a failed joint. It doesn’t grip the old layer, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later. Around St Ives, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
St Ives questions
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in St Ives?
All our work, in St Ives and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is St Ives within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints