Kent · England
Hawkinge Remedial Sealant
Specialist remedial sealant for Hawkinge: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
Do you need remedial sealant in Hawkinge?
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. Silicone doesn’t bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
Look out for any of the following:
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Torn expansion joints
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
Rented homes near Folkestone West station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What product goes in the joint
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
About our remedial sealant in Hawkinge
Not every leak is a sealant leak. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. If that is what we find, we’ll tell you rather than reseal something that will not fix it. If you are dealing with smears and lumps from a botched reseal and repeat leaks from the same joint, we can help.
Even in a smaller place like Hawkinge, bathrooms and kitchens see heavy daily use. Whether it’s a cottage bathroom or a newer en suite, the approach is the same: all the old material out, the joint cleaned and dried, then new sealant or grout.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Hawkinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Around Hawkinge, 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. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why us?
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- A choice of colours where the product allows
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Hawkinge homes and their sealant
Hawkinge is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Churchill School, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes. In the older streets around St Luke's, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Hawkinge or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Hawkinge is one of them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 52 miles away.
Work in CT18 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hawkinge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Mayfly pub and the streets around them. Hawkinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
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What affects the quote in Hawkinge
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
- The number and length of the joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- If someone has resealed it before
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on. The job generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. A visit to Hawkinge is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- We use the right backing and sealant for any joint that moves.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
FAQs for Hawkinge
Is Hawkinge within the area you cover?
Yes. Hawkinge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Folkestone West station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. We’ll take all the sealant out, look for why it failed and reseal it properly.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant, fit backing and reseal with a flexible product.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Is it messy?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Hawkinge.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
What sealant work can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints