Kent · England
Floor Joint Sealing in Davington
Our applicators work in Davington on sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work generally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. A visit to Davington 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.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- Old material is removed from the joint.
- We clean and dry the edges of the joint.
- A flexible sealant suited to the floor is applied and smooth it.
- Finally, we check the work and talk you through aftercare.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details.
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About our floor joint sealing in Davington
A threshold joint has to cope with feet, movement and sometimes water. We use a flexible product that suits both floors so the joint stays neat. We work on concrete floor joints, commercial floors and thresholds, and the jobs we see most are chipped and open joints in warehouse floors and grout cracking in a straight line across a floor.
In smaller places like Davington, new homes tend to come as small developments or single plots. The sealant around baths, showers, frames and skirtings needs to be right from the start.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Davington (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Floor joint sealing in Davington: local notes
Floors around Kent run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
For buildings such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear. Schools such as Davington Primary School are buildings too, and floor and threshold joints in busy corridors wear quickly and are best resealed early.
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Davington or further out, we cover floor joint sealing for every kind of property. Davington is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We also work in Chelmsford, about 34 miles from Davington.
Jobs for floor joint sealing in ME13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for floor joint sealing include Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Davington
In Davington, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Inn, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow. The closest station to Davington is Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
Leave it or put it right?
Putting new grout into a crack that keeps reappearing doesn’t last. If the floor needs to move there, the grout will crack again. A flexible movement joint is the fix. In an older home around Davington, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Fully insured
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
Common problems we fix in Davington
Grout is rigid, so a tiled floor with nowhere to move cracks along a grout line. You’ll see a crack running along the grout, where a flexible joint should have been.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
Letting a property close to Faversham station? Then open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience the applicator has
- What product goes in the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long to leave it before use
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What sealant work cannot fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Tiled floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Commercial floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Thresholds
- Skirting boards
FAQs for Davington
Do you work for landlords with property near Faversham station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is Davington in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Davington is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
My floor grout keeps cracking in a line. Can you help?
Often, yes. A crack along a grout line often means the floor needs room to move. We replace that grout with a flexible joint.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.
How soon can the floor be mopped?
We will tell you before we leave. That depends on the product, and walking on it usually comes before mopping or wheeled traffic.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first.
What affects the quote in Davington
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Look at floor joints each spring
- Get cracks along tile grout lines looked at early
- Keep floor cleaning water to a minimum at the edges
- Lift furniture rather than dragging it across joints
Follow the cure time before walking on or cleaning the joint. Light foot traffic is normally fine sooner than wet cleaning or wheels, and we’ll tell you both.
A gap under the skirting collects dust and lets draughts through. Sealing it early keeps the room cleaner.