Brighton and Hove · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in West Hill, Brighton and Hove
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in West Hill and across Brighton and Hove. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in West Hill
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’re dealing with black mould underneath the bead and floor or wall movement joints that have failed, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Homes around West Hill range from older cottages to more recent houses. Older homes can move a little with the seasons, which is hard on tired sealant and rigid grout.
All our work is covered by a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Brighton and Hove.
- Where
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What remedial sealant looks like in West Hill
West Hill 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around West Hill. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
If you live in an older home near Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. Rented homes near Brighton station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. West Hill gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Brighton and Hove coverage runs to 30 places, West Hill among them.
We cover every part of the BN1, BN3 and BN2 postcode area for remedial sealant. Local streets include Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue, and we cover them all. You will find West Hill on the A2010, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for remedial sealant. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near West Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brighton Girls, The Cow pub and Academy of Creative Training. West Hill has its own railway station: Brighton station. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
When to call us in West Hill
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
Look out for any of the following:
- Torn expansion joints
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
If you look after a building such as St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- The length of the guarantee
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
DIY versus a professional finish
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, then guaranteed for a year.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
What sealant work cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in West Hill
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
How we quote for remedial sealant
We do not publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much there is to do
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
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.
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Your questions about remedial sealant in West Hill
Will you come out to West Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Brighton station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove every layer; new silicone doesn’t bond to old silicone, which is why over-sealing fails.
Can you reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. Backing sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, which lets it stretch.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
Then we explain what we have found. A plumber or fitter may be needed.
How much does remedial sealant cost in West Hill?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out, and the area is left clean. A visit to West Hill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- 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.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll give you a quote.
Surface by surface
Movement & expansion joints
Movement joints in floors, walls and façades need a flexible sealant set to the right depth. Failed sealant is cut out, backing rod or tape is fitted and the joint resealed.
Leaking trays & enclosures
A shower that leaks after resealing often has a tray that moves or an enclosure sealed on the wrong side. Both are checked before any new sealant goes on.