Kent · England
Remedial Sealant in Maidstone
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for Maidstone, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Remedial sealant in Maidstone, done properly
If a joint fails again and again, something is causing it. A tray that moves, a worktop that is not fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will beat any new bead. We look for the cause before we reseal. We work on shrunken worktop sealant, failed movement joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area and torn expansion joints.
A large town like Maidstone has plenty of rented homes, and rented bathrooms and kitchens see heavy use. Sorting the joints between tenancies keeps leaks at bay and makes a property easier to let.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Do not add new sealant on top of old
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Run the fan after every shower
- Deal with small splits early
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. New silicone does not bond to old.
Leaks through failed sealant grow over time. Each use pushes more water behind the bead, into floors, walls or ceilings. Sorting it early limits the damage.
Places near Maidstone
What else we do in Maidstone
Quotes for remedial sealant in Maidstone
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
We quote each job on its own. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Maidstone homes and their sealant
There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Maidstone. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Rented homes near Maidstone West station change hands often, and a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. If you live in an older home near St Philip's Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. If you look after a building such as South Borough Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Maidstone, as part of our work across Kent. Maidstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for remedial sealant. Our London page covers work nearby, about 31 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17. We cover properties on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill and the roads around them. With the A20 and A26 close by, Maidstone is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Maidstone has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Maidstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Where a business in Maidstone needs to stay open, out-of-hours working can be arranged, while home visits are arranged within our normal working hours, Monday to Saturday.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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When it isn’t the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. We remove it all and clean back to sound surfaces before backing and resealing.
Worktops & kitchens
Old kitchen sealant pulls back from the wall over time. We strip it, degrease the joint and reseal colour-matched to the worktop.
Maidstone: your questions answered
Is Maidstone in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Maidstone is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you take on hotel work around Maidstone?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
The number of joints and layers decides it. We’ll tell you before work begins.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What does remedial sealant cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a short description of the job.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.