Kent · England
Shelvin Floor Joint Sealing
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homes and businesses in Shelvin and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
Should I try it myself first?
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.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
About our floor joint sealing in Shelvin
Floor joint sealing is mostly about choosing the right product and preparing the joint. We remove what’s there first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. Common call-outs are for tiled floors with no room to move and dirt and water collecting in open floor joints, on concrete floor joints, commercial floors and thresholds.
For a small place like Shelvin, the journey and access are planned in advance, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Floor joint sealing in Shelvin: local notes
Across Kent, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they don’t all move the same way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Martin, floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others. For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, a tidy floor and skirting joint helps a rental look ready for the next tenant.
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, our applicators can take on floor joint sealing. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page (49 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for floor joint sealing: CT4. We cover properties on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out floor joint sealing in Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shelvin
We work in homes and buildings around Coach House Hotel. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east. A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
What happens if it’s left?
Left open, concrete joints break down under traffic. A sealed joint supports the edges before they need a bigger repair. Around Shelvin, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Shelvin
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
Different surfaces, different methods
Thresholds
Thresholds between rooms meet two floors and often a door frame. A flexible sealant suits both floor finishes.
Tiled floors
The edge of a tiled floor, where it meets the wall or skirting, should be a flexible joint. Grout at the edge is removed and replaced with sealant.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Avoid caulk in bathrooms and kitchens
- Avoid sloshing water against skirting
- Sweep along the edges of the floor
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
Keep off the joint for the time we give you. Light foot traffic is normally fine sooner than wet cleaning or wheels so we’ll give you each time.
Sealing a gap while it’s small is a quick job. Left alone, they collect dirt and widen.
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- Access and height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
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.
Landlord and commercial work in Shelvin
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Shelvin questions
Is Shelvin within the area you cover?
Yes. Shelvin is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Shelvin in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Shelvin is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
What causes gaps between the floor and skirting?
Floors and walls move a little with the seasons, and new floors settle. We close it with a flexible sealant that moves with the floor.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Can grout be replaced with sealant on a tiled floor?
Often, yes. Straight cracks in grout often show where a movement joint was needed. We rake out that line and seal it with flexible sealant.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Can you reseal concrete floor joints in an industrial unit?
Yes. Old filler is cleaned out and the joint resealed with a floor-joint product. Tell us what runs over the floor when you ask for a quote.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. In a small place like Shelvin, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- Any old caulk, grout or sealant is raked or cut out.
- The joint is vacuumed clean and backing fitted where needed.
- We apply the sealant in a colour that suits the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
Want a quote for floor joint sealing? Please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.