Kent · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Northwood, Kent
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Northwood? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
How we handle remedial sealant in Northwood
A joint that keeps letting you down needs more than another bead. It helps to have pictures when you phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Typical jobs include sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles, across shrunken worktop sealant, expansion joints and leaking tray & enclosure joints.
Even in a smaller place like Northwood, bathrooms and kitchens see heavy daily use. Whether it’s a cottage bathroom or a newer en suite, the approach is the same: all the old material out, the joint cleaned and dried, then new sealant or grout.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Northwood (CT12, CT10, CT11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Northwood
All sealant wears out eventually. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
Schools such as Dame Janet Primary Academy are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long to leave it before use
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. For a job in Northwood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- 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.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
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 email us.
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What we can’t put right
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Northwood
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Places near Northwood
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Quotes for remedial sealant in Northwood
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How much there is to do
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How we’d reach the joints
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
Different surfaces, different methods
Worktops & kitchens
Old kitchen sealant pulls back from the wall over time. We strip it, degrease the joint and reseal.
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler can’t move. Where it can be raked out, we replace it with flexible sealant.
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Do not point over movement joints
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Act on a lifting corner right away
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.
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.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
What remedial sealant looks like in Northwood
Northwood is close to 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Northwood. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. For landlords with property near Ramsgate station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty.
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Northwood is covered for remedial sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Northwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for remedial sealant. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 48 miles from Northwood.
All of CT12, CT10 and CT11 is covered for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road. Northwood is on the A254 and A256, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for remedial sealant. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Around Northwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Derby Arms, The Charles Dickens School and The Royal Harbour Academy. For rail, the closest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Common questions in Northwood
I let a flat near Ramsgate station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Will you come out to Northwood?
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.
How much does remedial sealant cost in Northwood?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The product needed can limit the range.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. We will take all the sealant out, look for why it failed and reseal it properly.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
We will tell you. If it’s a cracked tray, a failed valve or a leaking waste, resealing will not fix it, and we won’t reseal for the sake of it.