Kent · England
Remedial Sealant in Appledore
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Appledore? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Act on a lifting corner right away
- Never seal over old silicone
Give the new sealant its full cure time: generally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
How we handle remedial sealant in Appledore
Water on the floor doesn’t always mean failed silicone. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. When the fault is elsewhere, we say so instead of resealing for the sake of it. We work on shrunken worktop sealant, mouldy bath & shower sealant and leaking tray & enclosure joints, and people most often call us about products that weren’t meant for the joint and black mould underneath the bead.
Being in a small place like Appledore makes no difference to the job itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Appledore
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What affects the quote in Appledore
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The amount of work
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
- How many areas need sealing
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
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Roughly how big the job is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Do you need remedial sealant in Appledore?
How a joint is built matters as much as the product. A bead bonded on three sides, or laid too thick, cannot flex, so it tears when the joint moves. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Torn expansion joints
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Are they insured?
- When the joint can take water or movement
Why act early in Appledore
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It doesn’t grip the old layer, so the leak carries on and there’s now more to remove. Older cottages and farmhouses around Appledore can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Appledore clients choose us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Fully insured
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 20+ years of sealant experience
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Appledore
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.
Homes close to Church of St Peter and St Paul include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Appledore is covered for remedial sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Appledore is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton, about 42 miles away.
All of TN26 is covered for remedial sealant. We cover properties on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Appledore, we cover Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Appledore
Appledore’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Appledore include Orlestone Forest.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Appledore
Is Appledore within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you do commercial work?
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.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll tell you how long to leave the joint.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes, usually. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Can you reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. Failed movement joints are cut out and resealed with backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job usually takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a village or hamlet like Appledore, the journey is planned in advance: 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 how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant won’t fix it. We will tell you what we find.
Windows & doors
Some leaks around windows come from the wall or the window itself. We check the joint and tell you if it looks to be something else.
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into 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.