Essex · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Tye Green, Essex
Our applicators work in Tye Green on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Tye Green
Some sealant jobs are not a simple reseal, because someone has already had a go. Silicone laid over silicone, smears across tiles, the wrong product in a moving joint or mould trapped underneath all need stripping out. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, failed movement joints and botched or over-sealed joints, and common reasons people get in touch are beads that never stuck properly and floor or wall movement joints that have failed.
In a village or hamlet like Tye Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Place
- Tye Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for remedial sealant
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Somewhere like Tye Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
For anyone letting property in or around Tye Green, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Tye Green
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cressing Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. If you let a flat or house near Cressing station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Tye Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Tye Green is covered for remedial sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Tye Green is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We also work in Chelmsford, about 9 miles from Tye Green.
Every address in CM77 is covered for remedial sealant. That includes homes and businesses on Halls Grove, The Westering and Heycroft Drive and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tye Green: Hawbush Green (1 mile east), Long Green (1 mile north), The Green (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile west) and White Notley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
Around Tye Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alec Hunter Academy and The Three Ashes pub, among other places. Tye Green has its own railway station: Cressing station. Nearby you will also find Cressing Temple (1.6 miles south-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sandylay and Moat Woods.
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Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
Mould trapped under over-sealed joints spreads unseen. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
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.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is normally part of the cause. Along with resealing, we’ll mention if the room needs better ventilation.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tye Green
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but not by much: the work takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Compared with chasing the same leak every few months, it’s time well spent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tye Green can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Tye Green questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Cressing station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Tye Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
That is why we look for the cause first. If we find the leak is elsewhere, we tell you before going further.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Tye Green?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a short description of the job.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.