Isle of Wight · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Upton, Isle of Wight
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Upton, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
About our remedial sealant in Upton
If a joint has been resealed and is leaking again, it’s worth a proper look. It helps to have photos when you call 0345 464 0079 or email us, and say how long ago it was last done. We work on expansion joints, failed movement joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and torn expansion joints.
Being in a small place like Upton 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.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Upton and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What remedial sealant looks like in Upton
Upton 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. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Letting a property close to Smallbrook Junction station? Then botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants. Homes close to Church of St. Michael and All Angels include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Whether you are in the middle of Upton or further out, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is on our list too, around 8 miles away.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area for remedial sealant. Whether your property is on Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Around Upton
We work in homes and buildings around Ryde Academy and Ryde School with Upper Chine, among other places. The nearest railway station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). The countryside around Upton includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Upton
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The problem you’ve noticed
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, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
When it is not the sealant
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- 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.
Surfaces we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
What we are called out for in Upton
Water from somewhere else can ruin a good seal. A leaking valve, a failed waste or cracked grout feeds water behind the bead, so the silicone goes mouldy or lets go.
The most common problems we see are:
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Haylands Primary School, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
What your quote should include
- What the cure time is
- Who turns up on the day
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What guarantee comes with the work
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Somewhere as small as Upton, 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.
- 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.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
How to prepare
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details.
Advice
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Why act early in Upton
DIY removal often leaves scratches and a film of residue, and any film left behind stops new sealant sticking. Careful removal is most of a remedial job. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upton can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why us?
- Full insurance on every job
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- We agree the colour with you first
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
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Questions from Upton
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Upton?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Is Upton within the area you cover?
Yes, Upton is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
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. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
What does remedial sealant cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing and where.