Isle of Wight · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for householders, landlords and businesses in Thorncross. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
The process
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Somewhere as small as Thorncross, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- 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.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Advice
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Thorncross
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all have to come out before the joint can be done properly. Common call-outs are for gaps opening along the back of the worktop and smears and lumps from a botched reseal, across failed movement joints, shrunken worktop sealant and expansion joints.
For a small place like Thorncross, remedial sealant is planned like any other job: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Once we’re there, the bathroom or kitchen gets the same care as anywhere else.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Location
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Clean sealant with mild products only
- Don’t add new sealant on top of old
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: follow the cure time we give you.
A split movement joint lets rain into walls and floors, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. Resealing while the edges are sound is simpler.
Also near Thorncross
What else we do in Thorncross
Thorncross: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Thorncross?
Yes, Thorncross is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Thorncross in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Thorncross is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Is remedial work guaranteed?
Yes, for 12 months. Where we’ve flagged another fault, it needs fixing for the joint to last.
How long does the work take?
A little longer than a standard reseal. Most jobs take a few hours, and we confirm the time with your quote.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Thorncross
Thorncross is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Managing a site like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. For an older house near a landmark such as St. Mary's Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Thorncross and the surrounding area. Thorncross is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover for remedial sealant. Portsmouth is on our list too, around 18 miles away.
All of PO30 is within our area for remedial sealant. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Near you in Thorncross
We work in homes and buildings around The Countryman pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
How the job changes by surface
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler cannot move. Where it can be raked out, we replace it with flexible sealant.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Previous removal attempts can leave scratches or gouges. We work carefully to avoid adding to it, and point out any existing damage.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
What happens if it’s left?
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but not by much: it takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. Around Thorncross, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why Thorncross customers choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
When it is not the sealant
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Thorncross
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints