East Sussex · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Upper Dicker, East Sussex
Failed sealant joints in Upper Dicker need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- A second bead peeling off the first
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
About our remedial sealant in Upper Dicker
Water on the floor does not always mean failed silicone. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. When the fault is elsewhere, we say so instead of resealing for the sake of it. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, expansion joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about smears and lumps from a botched reseal and worktop sealant that has shrunk and split.
Somewhere as small as Upper Dicker, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Location
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. In a small place like Upper Dicker, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- The joint is tooled and you’re told about anything else we found.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
When to call us in Upper Dicker
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. Silicone doesn’t bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
Look out for any of the following:
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
If you look after a building such as Bede's Prep School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How the colour is chosen
- The length of the guarantee
Upper Dicker questions
Is Upper Dicker in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Upper Dicker is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Upper Dicker within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Dicker is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. The old bead is cut and lifted with tools that suit the surface, then clean off the residue. We point out any damage that is already there.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. Both layers come out; new silicone doesn’t bond to old silicone, which is why over-sealing fails.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
What if resealing won’t fix my leak?
You’ll hear it from us. A cracked tray, faulty valve or leaking waste needs a different trade, and we will not reseal for the sake of it.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Leave it or put it right?
DIY removal often leaves scratches and a film of residue, and the residue left behind stops the next bead bonding. Careful stripping is where most of our time goes. Around Upper Dicker, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Upper Dicker customers choose us
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Upper Dicker
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Landlords and letting agents in Upper Dicker can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Run the fan after every shower
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Never seal over old silicone
Where we’ve pointed out another fault, have it put right, or the new joint may fail again.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
Remedial sealant around Upper Dicker
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Letting a property close to Berwick (Sussex) station? Then botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether you are in the middle of Upper Dicker or further out, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Upper Dicker among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Every address in BN27 is within our area for remedial sealant. Local streets include Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road. Other places close to Upper Dicker include Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
What’s near Upper Dicker
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn, Park Mead Primary School and Hailsham Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
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What affects the cost of remedial sealant
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The product the joint needs
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.