Kent · England
Grafty Green Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Grafty Green, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating. The job usually takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Somewhere as small as Grafty Green, 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.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- The joint is tooled and you’re told about anything else we found.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Grafty Green
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all need stripping out before the joint can be done properly. We are often asked to deal with smears and lumps from a botched reseal and decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower, across botched or over-sealed joints, failed movement joints and shrunken worktop sealant.
Around Grafty Green, it’s houses and cottages rather than flats. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Place
- Grafty Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Grafty Green, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
When it isn’t the sealant
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Don’t add new sealant on top of old
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
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.
Why deal with it now?
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but rarely a lot: it takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. In a small place like Grafty Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why book with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Full insurance on every job
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
What affects the quote in Grafty Green
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need sealing
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the property is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that is easy.
Grafty Green questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Lenham station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Grafty Green?
Yes, Grafty Green 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.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
A little longer than a standard reseal. Most jobs take a few hours, and we confirm the time with your quote.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with photos by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Remedial sealant around Grafty Green
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Rented homes near Lenham station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. In the older streets around Church of St Nicholas, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. Managing a site like Platts Heath Primary School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For remedial sealant in and around Grafty Green, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We’re based in Crawley and cover Kent, Grafty Green included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 37 miles from Grafty Green.
Jobs for remedial sealant in ME17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
What’s near Grafty Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiln Wood, The Kings Head Public House and The Lenham School. The closest station to Grafty Green is Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).