Kent · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Bishopstone, Kent
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bishopstone. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
About our remedial sealant in Bishopstone
Removing failed sealant is the hardest part of the job. Every layer is cut out, the residue cleaned off and the joint degreased, taking care not to scratch the surfaces around it. Only then can new sealant bond. If you are dealing with sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area, we can help, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and botched or over-sealed joints alike.
Around Bishopstone, you will mostly find houses and bungalows, some older and some much newer. Bathrooms and kitchens here get the same daily wear as anywhere, and the sealant and grout show it first.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Bishopstone (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What happens if it’s left?
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It cannot bond to what’s underneath, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later. Around Bishopstone, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak 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. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Bishopstone clients choose us
- Fully insured
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- A choice of colours where the product allows
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How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we explain the cure time before we leave. In a smaller place like Bishopstone, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- 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.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
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Bathrooms and kitchens in Bishopstone
Bishopstone is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. 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 Mary the Virgin, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. If you look after a building such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. If you need remedial sealant in Bishopstone, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Kent from our Crawley base, Bishopstone included. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Bishopstone among them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CT6 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road. We also cover the places around Bishopstone: Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Around Bishopstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishopstone Cliffs and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Bishopstone includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Run the fan after every shower
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Never seal over old silicone
If we’ve found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, because the new sealant can’t hold back a problem underneath.
Signs to act on: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Each one is worth getting looked at.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
When to call us in Bishopstone
Using the wrong product is a common cause: caulk where it gets wet, rigid sealant where things move, or an acetoxy silicone on a surface it can mark. None of them last.
People generally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they hold
- What product goes in the joint
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Bishopstone: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Herne Bay station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover Bishopstone for remedial sealant?
Yes, Bishopstone is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
How long should I leave it?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
Longer than a simple reseal, because every layer has to come out. Most jobs take a few hours.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. Residue is removed with a product suited to the surface rather than scraped hard, so the new sealant bonds cleanly.
Can you reseal a split movement joint?
Yes. Where mortar or filler has been used instead of sealant, it’s removed where it can be, and reseal with a flexible product.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bishopstone
Hotels need rooms back in use, 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. Several properties can be quoted together.