Kent · England
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Hockenden, Kent
Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing in Hockenden, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
Bathroom resealing in Hockenden: local notes
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary the Virgin, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. If you let a flat or house near Swanley station, mouldy sealant is one of the first things a new tenant notices, so it’s worth renewing between lets.
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Hockenden is covered for bathroom resealing, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Hockenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for bathroom resealing. There’s also a page for London, about 13 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of BR8 for bathroom resealing and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Hockenden, we cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Hockenden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Orchards Academy and Foots Cray Meadows and the streets around them. Hockenden’s nearest station is Swanley station, roughly 1 mile south-east. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
Bathroom resealing in Hockenden
Mr Mastic has more than 20 years’ experience of sealant work, and our applicators reseal bathrooms and kitchens across Hockenden. We are ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and the work comes with a 12-month guarantee. If you have a reseal done over the top of the old bead and splits where the tray meets the wall, we can help, whatever the surface.
Somewhere as small as Hockenden, 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.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Hockenden (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hockenden
Landlords and agents in Hockenden can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Why act early in Hockenden
Most of the work in a good reseal happens before any silicone goes on: removing all the old sealant, degreasing the joint, treating mould and drying it properly. Without that preparation, the new bead won’t last. In a small place like Hockenden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hockenden
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
Questions from Hockenden
Is Hockenden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. 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.
Can you do bathroom resealing in Hockenden?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Hockenden is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Can you just seal over the old silicone?
No. Sealing over the top looks fine for a few weeks, then lifts, because silicone doesn’t bond to silicone. Every trace of the old bead is removed first.
What colours of sealant can you use?
There’s a choice: clear, white and colours chosen to suit the room. We can help you pick when we quote.
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in Hockenden?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Do you need bathroom resealing in Hockenden?
Older sealant shrinks and hardens. In kitchens it often shrinks away from the back edge, leaving a thin gap where water and food collect. Heat from the hob and strong sprays speed it along.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- A reseal done over the top of the old bead
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
- Gaps between the worktop and the wall
- Leaks into the floor or ceiling below
If you look after a building such as Horizon Primary Academy, 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.
Before you book anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- Who turns up on the day
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
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Also in Hockenden
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom. Somewhere like Hockenden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at every joint first and check for movement or leaks.
- Every trace of the old bead is removed, including the thin smear on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
- We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, generally around 24 hours.
How to prepare
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work.
Related advice
What affects the quote in Hockenden
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
- Any mould that needs treating
- Access and height
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- The rough size of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The type of property
For bathroom resealing in Hockenden, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t let bottles sit on the bead
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
- Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
Good ventilation does more than any cleaner. Use the fan, or open a window, while you bathe and for a while afterwards, so the silicone gets a chance to dry.
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.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Damage behind the tiles that needs a tiler
- Failed grout lines across the wall
- A bath or tray that moves because it is not properly supported
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms