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Remedial Sealant in Thakeham
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Thakeham, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
Why it’s worth doing now in Thakeham
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It can’t bond to what’s underneath, so the leak carries on and there’s now more to remove. Older cottages and farmhouses around Thakeham can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why us?
- You choose the colour before work begins
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
How we handle remedial sealant in Thakeham
With more than 20 years’ experience, our applicators have seen most of the ways sealant can fail. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. We work on failed movement joints, expansion joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower and torn expansion joints.
Somewhere as small as Thakeham, 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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Somewhere as small as Thakeham, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
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How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: normally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Have someone find out why, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
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Do you need remedial sealant in Thakeham?
Even good sealant ages. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks, especially in damp, poorly aired rooms. At that point it has to come out.
Look out for any of the following:
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Over-sealed joints coming away
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Are they insured?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
How we quote for remedial sealant
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Where the property is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Questions from Thakeham
Is Thakeham within the area you cover?
Yes. Thakeham 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 you help a landlord with a rental near Pulborough station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Do you fix expansion and movement joints?
Yes. Failed movement joints are cut out and resealed with backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
What we can’t put right
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Thakeham
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Remedial sealant around Thakeham
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Schools such as Rydon Community College are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Thakeham gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We also work in Crawley, about 15 miles from Thakeham.
Our applicators cover all of RH20 for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Thakeham
For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.