Hampshire · England
Remedial Sealant in The Frenches
Our applicators work in The Frenches on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
Different surfaces, different methods
Movement & expansion joints
Bonding on three sides is a common reason movement joints tear. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it, so the sealant grips the two sides only.
Windows & doors
A frame that keeps leaking may not be the mastic. We check the joint and tell you if it looks to be something else.
How we handle remedial sealant in The Frenches
A movement joint stops working when its sealant splits or sets hard. 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 expansion joints, shrunken worktop sealant and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about gaps opening along the back of the worktop and sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface.
Being in a small place like The Frenches makes no difference to the job itself: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Place
- The Frenches (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in The Frenches can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Nearby places to The Frenches
What else we do in The Frenches
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out from start to finish. For a village or hamlet like The Frenches, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Advice
Do you need remedial sealant in The Frenches?
Products get mixed up: caulk where it gets wet, rigid sealant where things move, or an acetoxy silicone on a surface it can mark. Each fails in its own way.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Torn expansion joints
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the job turns out different
- The length of the guarantee
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether you can choose the colour
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
The Frenches: your questions answered
Do you cover The Frenches for remedial sealant?
Yes, The Frenches is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. We cut and lift the old sealant with tools suited to the surface, and the residue is cleaned away. Any existing damage is pointed out before any work starts.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we’re using.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes, generally. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Remedial sealant in The Frenches: local notes
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in The Frenches and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and The Frenches is one of them. You can also see our page for Southampton, roughly 9 miles from The Frenches.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for remedial sealant. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in The Frenches
The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.7 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
When it is not the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in The Frenches
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
How we quote for remedial sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The type of sealant required
- Access and height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the property is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.