Kent · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Drellingore, Kent
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Drellingore? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Torn expansion joints
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Drellingore
Remedial jobs in Drellingore normally fall into a few patterns: over-sealed joints, hidden mould, repeat leaks and split movement joints. We strip each one back and start from scratch. We are often asked to deal with sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones, on expansion joints, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints.
In a village or hamlet like Drellingore, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Drellingore homes and their sealant
Drellingore is within about 2 miles of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, 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.
For landlords with property near Folkestone Central station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Drellingore gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent. We also work in Chelmsford, around 52 miles away.
Every address in CT18 and CT15 is covered for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Drellingore, we cover South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Drellingore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sladden Wood and the streets around them. Drellingore’s nearest station is Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Drellingore includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Drellingore questions
Will you come out to Drellingore?
Yes, Drellingore 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.
Do you cover Drellingore for remedial sealant?
Yes, Drellingore 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 give you a clear price.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How long does remedial resealing take?
That depends on how many layers there are and how many joints. You’ll have a timescale before any work begins.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
What we can’t put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Signs you need remedial sealant in Drellingore
All sealant wears out eventually. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks. At that point it has to come out.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Torn expansion joints
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
Homes close to Church of St Michael include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- What product goes in the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
How the job changes by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is generally part of the cause. We will reseal and tell you if extraction looks to be the issue.
Leaking trays & enclosures
Repeat shower leaks often come from a tray that flexes or an enclosure sealed in the wrong place. Both are checked before any new sealant goes on.
Towns and villages near Drellingore
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What happens if it’s left?
Ripping out a bathroom is not normally needed. If the bath, tray and tiles are sound, remedial resealing usually puts it right. If they’re not, we’ll tell you. Older cottages and farmhouses around Drellingore can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why Drellingore clients choose us
- We never seal over old sealant
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 12-month guarantee on every job
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Run the fan after every shower
- Do not point over movement joints
Clean gently: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into whatever is behind or below. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
Every job is quoted individually. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details and send pictures if you have them.
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Somewhere as small as Drellingore, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.