Kent · England
Bathroom Resealing in Fordwich
Specialist bathroom resealing for Fordwich: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Black mould in the silicone that will not clean off
- A messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
About our bathroom resealing in Fordwich
Showers work their sealant harder than baths. Trays, enclosures, screen profiles and wet room floors all need a flexible, waterproof seal. They’re resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, tooled smooth so water runs off instead of sitting in a ridge. Typical jobs include lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt and a reseal done over the top of the old bead, across baths, kitchen worktops & upstands and basins & vanity units.
Around Fordwich, it’s houses and cottages rather than flats. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do anywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and a fresh finish laid.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Place
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What bathroom resealing looks like in Fordwich
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Rented homes near Sturry station change hands often, and fresh sealant around the bath, shower and sink between tenancies helps a property present well and keeps leaks at bay. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Fordwich gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page (41 miles or so).
Work in CT2 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Fordwich: Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Fordwich
Around Fordwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and Fordwich Arms and the streets around them. Fordwich has its own railway station: Sturry station. Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Fordwich includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Common questions in Fordwich
Do you cover Fordwich for bathroom resealing?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Fordwich is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Sturry station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
How long does a bath or shower reseal take?
One bath or shower is around two hours’ work, including cutting out the old sealant. A full bathroom and kitchen can take most of a day.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No. It’s a common reason for reseals failing. The old joint is stripped, cleaned and resealed from scratch.
Do you guarantee your resealing?
Yes. We give a 12-month guarantee on every job, and we are ARBOMaster approved applicators.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
What does bathroom resealing cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Landlord and commercial work in Fordwich
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
- Keep bottles off the sealant line
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
Clean the silicone with care: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Avoid scouring pads and anything sharp, and a nicked bead lets mould in sooner.
Each shower pushes a little more water through a failed joint. Left alone, it soaks into the floor, the wall behind the tiles or the ceiling below. Resealing early stops it.
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes half a day or less for one room, longer when the kitchen is included. Somewhere as small as Fordwich, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by protecting the area and stripping out the old bead, including the film left on the tiles.
- We clean and degrease the joint and treat any mould.
- We let it dry fully and fill the bath with water before sealing.
- New anti-fungal silicone goes on in a colour to suit and is tooled to a clean finish.
- We tidy up and give you the cure time, normally around 24 hours.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Access and height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
- Working hours on commercial sites
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
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When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A tray that rocks until it’s re-bedded
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that’s regrouting)
- Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Wet rooms
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Baths
Signs you need bathroom resealing in Fordwich
Sealant laid on a damp, dusty or greasy joint never bonds properly. Traces of soap, bath oil and old sealant stop it gripping, and a joint that looked fine soon begins to come away.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether you can choose the colour