Portsmouth · England
Remedial Sealant in Tipner
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in Tipner and across Portsmouth. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
Remedial sealant around Tipner
Tipner is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth & Southsea station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. Homes close to St Saviour's Church include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tipner gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 19 places in Portsmouth are on our list.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: PO2. We cover properties on Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road. With the M275 and A2047 close by, Tipner is simple for us to get to for remedial sealant. Close by, we work in North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Near you in Tipner
In Tipner, that means homes and buildings near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mother Shipton pub and Mayfield School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Remedial sealant in Tipner, done properly
Decorators’ caulk in a shower, bathroom silicone on a window, a rigid filler in a movement joint fails however neatly it’s applied. Out it comes, and in goes a sealant suited to the job. If you have repeat leaks from the same joint and torn expansion joints, we can help, whatever the surface.
In and around Tipner, older properties sit alongside newer ones. Older homes can move a little with the seasons, which is hard on tired sealant and rigid grout.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Tipner (PO2)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
Keep the room ventilated: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
Don’t keep resealing the same joint. Have someone find out why, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
When to call us in Tipner
Silicone only bonds to surfaces that are clean and dry. Soap film, dust, damp or old residue stop it gripping, and the joint starts to come away early.
Look out for these signs:
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
Managing a site like Stamshaw Infant Academy? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What insurance they hold
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
How we quote for remedial sealant
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few photos by email, if you can
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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. All the old material has to come out first.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. A visit to Tipner is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- 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
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. 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, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints hold grease and residue, so cleaning takes longer than in a bathroom before resealing.
Windows & doors
Some leaks around windows come from the wall or the window itself. If the frame joint is not the cause, we’ll say so.
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Tipner: your questions answered
Will you come out to Tipner?
Yes, Tipner is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Tipner for remedial sealant?
Yes, Tipner is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll explain our choice.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes, for 12 months. Where we’ve flagged another fault, it needs fixing for the joint to last.
Can you remove sealant that is been put over old sealant?
Yes. Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off, then the joint is resealed once.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. Repeat leaks generally come from over-sealing, movement or water getting in elsewhere, so we find that first.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we are fully insured.