Kent · England
Gushmere Remedial Sealant
Our applicators work in Gushmere on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
How it works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In a small place like Gushmere, access is usually the main thing to plan. 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.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a quote
For remedial sealant in Gushmere, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Remedial sealant in Gushmere
The wrong product in the wrong joint will not last, however tidy it looks. Out it comes, and in goes a sealant suited to the job. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, failed movement joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about leaks that keep coming back after resealing and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones.
Somewhere as small as Gushmere, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Gushmere
What else we do in Gushmere
What we can’t put right
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Movement from fittings that are not supported
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Why act early in Gushmere
Ripping out a bathroom isn’t normally needed. If the bath, tray and tiles are sound, remedial resealing normally puts it right. Where something else has failed, you’ll hear it from us. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Gushmere, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why us?
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We’re fully insured
- We agree the colour with you first
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Common problems we fix in Gushmere
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Selling Church of England Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What the cure time is
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Remedial sealant in Gushmere: local notes
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Rented homes near Selling station change hands often, and failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak. In the older streets around Church of St Mary, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide remedial sealant to homes and businesses in Gushmere and nearby. 922 places in Kent are on our list. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 37 miles away.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for remedial sealant. If you need remedial sealant at a property on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Around Gushmere
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Gushmere includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Gushmere: your questions answered
Can you do remedial sealant in Gushmere?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Gushmere is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Selling station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Generally, yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Can old silicone be taken off without scratching the tiles?
Yes. Careful removal is most of a remedial job, particularly on softer surfaces like acrylic.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, in a colour that suits the frame.
Leaking trays & enclosures
Repeat shower leaks often come from a tray that flexes or an enclosure sealed in the wrong place. We check both before any new sealant goes on.
How we quote for remedial sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The amount of work
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
- If someone has resealed it before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job.