Kent · England
Remedial Sealant in Lodge Lees
Specialist remedial sealant for Lodge Lees: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Remedial sealant in Lodge Lees, done properly
Getting old sealant out properly is slow, careful work. We cut out every layer, clear the residue and degrease the surfaces, without scratching tiles, trays or frames. Only then can new sealant bond. We work on expansion joints, failed movement joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and people most often call us about black mould underneath the bead and leaks that keep coming back after resealing.
Homes around Lodge Lees are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats. The work is the same as anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Lodge Lees (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Lodge Lees
Spraying mould remover on a sealed-over joint does not reach what’s underneath. Removal is the only way to get at it. Around Lodge Lees, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Full insurance on every job
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Lodge Lees
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The amount of work
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Lodge Lees
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. New silicone can’t stick to the old bead, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
In the older streets around Church of St Mary Magdalene, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Don’t point over movement joints
- Check trays and worktops do not move
- Run the fan after every shower
- Clean sealant with mild products only
Don’t let anyone seal over it later. Over-sealing is how many remedial jobs start.
Do not keep resealing the same joint. Get the cause found first, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Lodge Lees
I let a flat near Shepherds Well station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Lodge Lees within the area you cover?
Yes. Lodge Lees is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. Our 12-month guarantee covers the work, and we’re ARBOMaster approved.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before we start.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Lodge Lees.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
What remedial sealant looks like in Lodge Lees
There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Lodge Lees. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Every kind of property in Lodge Lees can book us for remedial sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 48 miles from Lodge Lees.
Our applicators cover all of CT4 for remedial sealant. Other places close to Lodge Lees include Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Around Lodge Lees
Around Lodge Lees, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jumping Downs and The Jackdaw Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3 miles east. Open spaces near Lodge Lees include Cheriton Hill.
What else we do in Lodge Lees
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
How it works
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out, and the area is left clean. For a village or hamlet like Lodge Lees, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
Advice
What sealant work cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints