Kent · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Martin, Kent
Specialist remedial sealant for Martin: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
How we handle remedial sealant in Martin
Removing failed sealant is the hardest part of the job. 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 botched or over-sealed joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and people most often call us about thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and over-sealed joints coming away.
Homes around Martin are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats, some with bathrooms tucked into older rooms or extensions. The work is the same as anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Place
- Martin (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords 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.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Martin and across Kent. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Common questions in Martin
Is Martin within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Martin Mill station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you.
What does remedial sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
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What we’re called out for in Martin
Silicone only bonds to surfaces that are clean and dry. Soap film, dust, damp or old residue stop it gripping, and the joint starts to come away early.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
Homes close to Church of St Augustine include some older properties, and walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Remedial sealant in Martin: local notes
Martin is within about 3 miles of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, 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, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Langdon Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you let a flat or house near Martin Mill station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT15 area, we cover remedial sealant for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, large and small. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 54 miles away.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for remedial sealant. We cover properties on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road. If you are just outside Martin, we cover Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Near you in Martin
In Martin, that means homes and buildings near The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Martin itself: Martin Mill station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Deal with small splits early
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
- Find out why the sealant failed first
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: run the fan during and after showers, or open a window.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Get the cause found first, or the next bead will go the same way.
Surface by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould that has grown into silicone doesn’t clean out for good. The sealant is cut out completely, the joint treated with a mould remover and dried before anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in.
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. Taking it back shows what’s underneath, and then we reseal it neatly.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied, and the area is left clean. For a village or hamlet like Martin, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We start by checking the joint for movement, leaks and the reason it failed.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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What affects the quote in Martin
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much there is to do
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.