Kent · England
Mastic man in CT18
Live in CT18? We cover Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge and the rest of the district.
Towns and villages in CT18
- Hawkinge
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Lyminge
- Densole
- Etchinghill
- Newington
- Skeete
- Woodland
- Old Hawkinge
- Hemsted
- Peene
- Satmar
- Drellingore
- Arpinge
Our services across CT18
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Floor & skirting joints
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- External & façade joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Window & door mastic
- Regrouting
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Every service
Let us know the job and your postcode and we’ll give you a clear price: phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Bathroom resealing in CT18: how it works
Resealing is a small job that makes a big difference. Mouldy silicone makes even a new bathroom look neglected, and a clean white or clear joint fixes it quickly. Just as important, it closes the gaps water would otherwise get through. Typical jobs include gaps where the bath or tray has moved and water getting behind the bath panel, on kitchen worktops & upstands, basins & vanity units and wet rooms.
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- We cut away the old sealant and clean off what’s left.
- Mould is treated, then the joint is left to dry thoroughly.
- Baths are filled first, then anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied in a colour to suit.
- We finish the joint, clear up and tell you how long to leave it before it gets wet.
Pricing in CT18
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Full insurance on every job
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details.
Around Hawkinge
In Hawkinge, that means homes and buildings near St Luke's, The Mayfly pub and The Churchill School. Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Bathrooms and kitchens across CT18
CT18 has homes of every age, old and new, and in places like Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne and Lyminge there’s plenty of rented property too. Bathroom resealing keeps bathrooms and kitchens watertight and looking cared for.
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. For any job in CT18, joints are cleaned back properly before anything new goes in. Parts of CT18 are on or near the coast, where wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt air are hard on outside sealant. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
Hawkinge: If you live in an older home near St Luke's, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. Managing a site like The Churchill School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
- Keep an eye on the corners, where splits start
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Clean with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth
Treat the new bead gently when you clean: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Scourers and blades can nick the surface, and a nicked bead lets mould in sooner.
A few black dots in the silicone soon become a black line. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out, and nearby grout often goes the same way. Catching it early keeps it a simple reseal.
Why deal with it now?
The difference in a professional reseal is mostly what you do not see: removing all the old sealant, degreasing the joint, treating mould and drying it properly. Skip those steps and even the best silicone fails early.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- What product goes in the joint
- Are they insured?
- Who turns up on the day
Signs you need bathroom resealing
Silicone needs a clean, dry surface without any grease to stick to. Soap residue, oils and leftover silicone film all get in the way, so a rushed job can start to lift early.
Look out for these signs:
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
Landlord and commercial work in CT18
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
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 fails, we can still redo it.
FAQs for CT18
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
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?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Can tenants book the work?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can mouldy silicone be sorted out?
Yes, we replace the mouldy bead. Cleaning products may lighten it, but the lasting fix is new anti-fungal silicone on a clean, treated joint. Airing the room well helps stop it returning.