Kent · England
Badlesmere Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Badlesmere, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
Remedial sealant in Badlesmere: local notes
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Letting a property close to Selling station? Then failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Badlesmere or further out, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Badlesmere is one of them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page (37 miles or so).
Our applicators cover all of the ME13 postcode area for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Badlesmere: Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
What’s near Badlesmere
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Badlesmere
Water on the floor does not always mean failed silicone. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. If that’s what we find, we will tell you rather than reseal something that will not fix it. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints, and common reasons people get in touch are beads that never stuck properly and mould trapped under a layer of silicone.
In a village or hamlet like Badlesmere, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Somewhere like Badlesmere needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
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Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Run the fan after every shower
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
Watch the joint over the first few weeks, particularly where the original failure was caused by movement. If anything changes, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into floors, walls or ceilings. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
FAQs for Badlesmere
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Selling station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Will you come out to Badlesmere?
Yes, Badlesmere is covered. Our work covers 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 reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. If a joint has been filled with mortar or rigid filler, we rake it out where possible, and reseal with a flexible product.
How long should I leave it?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you.
How long does the work take?
It takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. We will give you a timescale when we quote.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Badlesmere?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Do you need remedial sealant in Badlesmere?
All sealant wears out eventually. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks, especially in damp, poorly aired rooms. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sheldwich Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is VAT in the price?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Who turns up on the day
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether the work is at height
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Badlesmere, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.