Isle of Wight · England
Remedial Sealant in Steephill
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Steephill, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Steephill
Not every leak is a sealant leak. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. If that’s what we find, we will tell you rather than reseal something that won’t fix it. Typical jobs include sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface and floor or wall movement joints that have failed, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, expansion joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
Homes around Steephill are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats, some with bathrooms tucked into older rooms or extensions. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Steephill (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Do not wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
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.
Mould trapped under over-sealed joints spreads unseen. When it finally shows, the whole bead needs to come out.
When to call us in Steephill
Silicone only bonds to surfaces that are clean and dry. Residue, moisture or dust left in the joint weaken the bond, so it starts lifting sooner than it should.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
Rented homes near Shanklin station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is chosen
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How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating. Expect the work to take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Steephill, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
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What the job involves on each surface
Windows & doors
Some leaks around windows come from the wall or the window itself. If the frame joint isn’t the cause, we’ll say so.
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. Taking it back shows what’s underneath, then reseal neatly.
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
Why it’s worth doing now in Steephill
DIY removal often leaves scratches and a film of residue, and any film left behind stops new sealant sticking. Careful stripping is where most of our time goes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Steephill, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Steephill
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- Where the property is
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Steephill: your questions answered
Do you take on hotel work around Steephill?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Steephill?
Yes. Steephill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
You will hear it from us. If it’s a cracked tray, a failed valve or a leaking waste, resealing won’t fix it, so we won’t pretend it will.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
Allow a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. We will give you a timescale when we quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Steephill homes and their sealant
Steephill is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Steephill 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.
Managing a site like St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy? Then 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. In the older streets around Church of St. Alban-the-martyr, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Steephill is about 3 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Whether you are in the middle of Steephill or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, and Steephill is one of them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 16 miles away.
All of PO38 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Love Lane, Steephill Road and Castle Court and the roads around them. With the A3055 close by, Steephill is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Steephill include Ventnor (1 mile north-east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Nettlecombe (2 miles north-west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Bonchurch (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Local landmarks in Steephill
In Steephill, that means homes and buildings near The Rose Inn and St Catherine's School. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Longshoremans Museum (0.6 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Steephill includes St Boniface Down.