Kent · England
Mastic man in Kings Hill
Shower, bath, kitchen and window resealing for Kings Hill’s homes and apartments, and for offices on the business park, on the old West Malling airfield.
- Anti-fungal silicone as standard
- 20+ years in the trade
- Guaranteed for a year
Sealant jobs we do in Kings Hill
Kings Hill is one of the newest communities in Kent. Building started in 1989 on the land of the former RAF West Malling airfield, next to West Malling, and the site has grown into a mix of homes, schools, shops and a large business park. Almost every home here was built in the last thirty-five years, which shapes the kind of sealant work it needs. Mr Mastic covers Kings Hill from our base in Crawley. Its neighbour West Malling has the nearest railway station, and footpaths and bridleways link the estate with East Malling and Wateringbury.
We reseal showers, baths, basins and kitchen worktops, replace mastic around windows and doors, and seal joints in offices and commercial buildings. Every job starts by cutting out the old sealant completely, because new silicone won’t stick to old. Our guide to looking after new sealant explains how to keep a fresh bead in good shape.
Thirty-five years of new homes, phase by phase
Kings Hill has been built in phases. The oldest homes are around Worcester Avenue and Discovery Drive, and the second phase spread north around Beacon Avenue, followed by a third. By 2010 about 2,000 homes had been built, and the population more than doubled between 2001 and 2011. The community’s own figures now count over 3,800 homes built, under construction or planned since 1990, with sites around Tower View and Jubilee Way among the more recent approvals.
That gives Kings Hill an unusual mix. The earliest houses are now well over thirty years old, so their original bathrooms, kitchens and window mastic have reached the end of their life, and many have been refitted at least once. Homes from the 2000s and 2010s are on their first or second round of sealant, and we see a lot of shrunken shower tray seals, discoloured silicone around baths and worktop joints that have opened up.
The newest homes have the opposite problem: they are still settling, and builders’ sealant can crack in the first year or two. Our new build mastic page explains what we check.
Apartments, townhouses and managed estates
Kings Hill has plenty of apartments and three-storey townhouses, and both bring practical points. In an apartment, a failed shower seal leaks into the home below; in a townhouse, the bathroom is often two floors up over the kitchen or living room, and a stain on the ceiling is the first sign. We work carefully in shared buildings and can liaise with managing agents about access and parking.
Outside, the open, level ground of the old airfield leaves many homes exposed to wind and weather. The mastic around windows, patio doors and where brickwork meets cladding or render takes a beating over the years, and we replace it with flexible, weatherproof sealant and backing rod where needed. We match the colour to the frame, so a white uPVC window gets white sealant and a grey or anthracite frame gets a colour to suit.
The business park and council offices
Kings Hill’s business park covers around a million square feet of space and has housed offices for many well-known employers, including Kent County Council. Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is based in the old Officers’ Mess. Office washrooms, staff kitchens, shower rooms and accessible toilets need resealing on a regular cycle, and we can work early, late or at weekends so staff aren’t disturbed. See our commercial sealant page for more.
With three primary schools and a lot of rented homes, we also reseal for schools in the holidays and for landlords between tenancies.
What happens when you book
- Call or email. Tell us what needs doing, where it is and anything about access. Photos by email help.
- Quote and booking. We quote clearly before anything starts and fix a day that works for you.
- Cut out and prepare. All the old sealant comes out, and the joints are cleaned, treated and dried.
- Seal and finish. The right sealant for each joint is applied and tooled to a neat, even finish.
- Leave it to cure. We tell you how long to leave it before use, and the work carries our one-year guarantee.
Sealant services across Kings Hill
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing: Mouldy or split sealant around baths, shower trays, basins and sinks removed completely and replaced with a neat, hygienic bead.
- Window & door mastic: Frame perimeters inside and out resealed with flexible, colour-matched sealant, with backing rod where the gap is deep.
- Commercial & hotel sealant: Commercial washrooms, kitchens and wet areas resealed floor by floor, so only a few rooms are out of use at once.
- Remedial sealant & repairs: Second opinions on sealant that keeps failing: we strip it out, check for movement or leaks and reseal it properly.
- Fire-rated sealant: Gaps in fire-separating walls and floors sealed with fire-rated products, following the tested details for each one.
- External & façade joints: Split or perished joints in walls and cladding replaced with exterior sealant designed to stretch with the building.
- New-build mastic & snagging: Snagging sealant for new homes and plot-by-plot mastic for builders and developers.
- Floor & skirting joints: Floor and skirting joints in homes, shops and warehouses sealed neatly and to the right depth.
- Regrouting: Cracked, stained or crumbling grout raked out and replaced, with corners resealed in silicone.
- Glazing & conservatory sealant: Glass-to-frame joints on conservatories, rooflights and shower screens cut out and resealed.
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing: Dripping gutter joints and end caps, and gaps at fascias and soffits, sealed with weatherproof exterior sealant.
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows: Old sand mastic around sash windows and doors raked out and renewed with traditional burnt sand mastic.
Choosing a mastic man in Kings Hill
We cover Kings Hill from Crawley, and the job is done by people who do nothing but sealant work. That means 20+ years’ experience, full insurance, ARBOMaster approved applicator status and Arbo and Everbuild products. We’ve completed 2,847+ projects and have a 4.9-star Google rating from more than 180 five-star reviews. You’ll get a clear quote up front, and the work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
Around Kings Hill
The nearest station to the town centre is West Malling station. Local landmarks include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (3.3 miles west) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north). Typical jobs near the centre are in homes and businesses around Kings Hill School, The Malling School, Church of St John the Baptist and Manor Park Country Park.
What customers say
Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews. Read the reviews on Google.
“New build in Forge Wood — shower seal had failed after 16 months. Mr Mastic came out quickly, removed everything and did it properly. Perfect finish and no more leaks.”
“Harper Drive in Maidenbower — kitchen worktop had been leaking behind for a while. Came out the next day, sorted it properly. Really tidy job.”
“Called for a bathroom reseal and the mastic man showed up on time with all the right equipment. Brilliant attention to detail. The sealant looks perfect and they kept everything tidy.”
Parts of Kings Hill we work in
Find your area below, or call 07833 053749 or email us with your postcode and a few details.
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Your questions about mastic work in Kings Hill
Do you cover all of Kings Hill?
Yes. We cover every phase, from Worcester Avenue and Discovery Drive to Beacon Avenue and the newer homes, plus neighbouring West Malling, East Malling and Mereworth.
Our early Kings Hill house still has its original sealant. Should it be replaced?
After thirty years it will almost certainly have hardened or shrunk. We can check the bathroom, kitchen and windows and tell you what needs doing.
Can you work in an office on the business park before staff arrive?
Yes. Out-of-hours working can be arranged for commercial jobs.
The shower in our townhouse is leaking onto the ceiling below. Is it the sealant?
Often it is. We can cut out and replace the tray and screen seals, though a leaking pipe or waste needs a plumber first.
Do you liaise with managing agents for apartments?
Yes. We can arrange access, keys and parking with the managing agent before the visit.
My new-build sealant has cracked. Can you sort it?
Yes. It’s common as new homes settle. We cut it out, prime where needed and reseal with a flexible sanitary silicone.
How soon can I use the shower?
Usually after around 24 hours. We’ll confirm the cure time for the product we’ve used.