Kent · England
Lower Hardres Remedial Sealant
Failed sealant joints in Lower Hardres need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
Remedial sealant in Lower Hardres, done properly
Movement and expansion joints fail when the sealant cannot stretch. We cut out the failed sealant and set the depth with backing, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. Common call-outs are for repeat leaks from the same joint and a second bead peeling off the first, on failed movement joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and botched or over-sealed joints.
For a small place like Lower Hardres, remedial sealant is planned like any other job: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Lower Hardres (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
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What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Lower Hardres
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
Lower Hardres homes and their sealant
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.
If you let a flat or house near Canterbury East station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Managing a site like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we can carry out remedial sealant at your property. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Lower Hardres among them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 43 miles away.
All of CT4 is covered for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Lower Hardres, we cover Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Hardres
Around Lower Hardres, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Lower Hardres
Is Lower Hardres in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Lower Hardres is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Hardres?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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 do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. The depth is set with backing so the sealant only bonds to the two sides, which lets it stretch.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. Both layers come out; over-sealing fails because silicone will not bond to silicone.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Lower Hardres and the rest of Kent, along with the rest of our area.
Surface by surface
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. All of it is cut out and the frame and wall cleaned.
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. Taking it back shows what’s underneath, then reseal neatly.
Why deal with it now?
Hidden water does the most damage: wet floors, stained ceilings and swollen worktops. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. Around Lower Hardres, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Why Lower Hardres customers choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Somewhere as small as Lower Hardres, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Related advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Act on a lifting corner straight away
- Clean sealant with mild products only
Clean gently: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Have someone find out why, or the next bead will go the same way.