Kent · England
Buttsole Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Buttsole. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Torn expansion joints
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
Remedial sealant in Buttsole
Getting old sealant out properly is slow, careful work. Every layer is cut out, the residue cleaned off and the joint degreased, without scratching tiles, trays or frames. New sealant only bonds to a clean, dry joint. Common call-outs are for sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted and worktop sealant that has shrunk and split, across botched or over-sealed joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant.
Somewhere as small as Buttsole, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What remedial sealant looks like in Buttsole
Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you need remedial sealant in Buttsole, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Kent. Buttsole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for remedial sealant. We also work in Chelmsford, around 49 miles away.
Every address in CT13 and CT14 is within our area for remedial sealant. Local streets include Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street. Close by, we work in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Buttsole
We work in homes and buildings around Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Buttsole includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Run the fan after every shower
- Deal with small splits early
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Find out why the sealant failed first
Go easy on the new sealant: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
Surface by surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant will not fix it. We will tell you what we find.
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler can’t move. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
When to call us in Buttsole
Movement tears sealant that isn’t designed for it. A bath that flexes, a tray that rocks or a building joint that opens and closes split any bead that’s too stiff or too thin.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Over-sealed joints coming away
Managing a site like Eastry Church of England Primary School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the cure time is
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
Buttsole questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Sandwich station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you cover smaller places like Buttsole?
Yes, Buttsole is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. 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, then the joint is sealed properly.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off, before resealing with a single bead.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Buttsole.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a village or hamlet like Buttsole, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
What happens if it’s left?
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Finding it, whether movement, water from elsewhere or an unsuitable product, ends the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Buttsole can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What you get with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Full insurance on every job
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Old sealant always removed completely
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.