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Remedial sealant & repairs in Hicks Forstal, Kent
Failed sealant joints in Hicks Forstal need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hicks Forstal?
Yes, Hicks Forstal is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Sturry station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can old silicone be taken off without scratching the tiles?
Yes. We take our time over removal, especially on acrylic, enamel and uPVC.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes. You get our 12-month guarantee.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Hicks Forstal
The wrong product in the wrong joint fails however neatly it’s applied. Out it comes, and in goes a sealant suited to the job. We work on failed movement joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and botched or over-sealed joints, and the jobs we see most are over-sealed joints coming away and movement joints that have split or pulled away.
Around Hicks Forstal, it’s houses and cottages rather than flats, some with bathrooms tucked into older rooms or extensions. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do anywhere: old material cut out, joints cleaned and a fresh finish laid.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hicks Forstal as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for remedial sealant in Hicks Forstal
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Where the property is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. New silicone does not bond to old, so the old bead should always come out first.
A split movement joint lets rain into walls and floors, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. For a village or hamlet like Hicks Forstal, 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.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Related advice
Remedial sealant in Hicks Forstal: local notes
Hicks Forstal is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Rented homes near Sturry station change hands often, and botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Every kind of property in Hicks Forstal can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Hicks Forstal among them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 39 miles away.
We cover every part of CT3 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
What’s near Hicks Forstal
In Hicks Forstal, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood, among other places. The closest station to Hicks Forstal is Sturry station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Hicks Forstal, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
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What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
What we’re called out for in Hicks Forstal
Using the wrong product is a common cause: acrylic caulk in a wet area, a general-purpose sealant on a moving joint, or an acetoxy silicone on natural stone or some metals. Each fails in its own way.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
Schools such as Spires Academy are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Why deal with it now?
Ripping out a bathroom is not generally needed. When the fittings are sound, stripping and resealing the joints is often enough. Where something else has failed, you’ll hear it from us. In a small place like Hicks Forstal, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hicks Forstal
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- We agree the colour with you first
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
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