Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Aldington, Kent
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Aldington, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
How we handle new build mastic in Aldington
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. Fresh silicone cannot bond to the old layer, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. We work on show homes, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors, and the jobs we see most are beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and cracks appearing as a new home settles.
Older homes in small places like Aldington often have timber floors that move with the seasons, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Place
- Aldington (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Kitchens
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What new build mastic looks like in Aldington
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Around Aldington, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you’ve bought a new home near Ham Street station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN25 postcode area, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Aldington is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 49 miles away.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for new build mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Around Aldington
We work in homes and buildings around Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Aldington includes Hatch Park.
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite seals are easy to miss on a snagging list until they leak. A proper reseal keeps water in the tray.
Skirting and floors
As timber and screed dry, skirting and floors shift. We use a flexible product rather than caulk in a colour to suit.
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
Keep photos of the joints and any snagging correspondence with your builder. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you are in the snagging period. After that, putting it right may fall to you, so raise it early.
Nearby places to Aldington
Other services in Aldington
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a village or hamlet like Aldington, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
How we quote for new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The address or postcode of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Aldington questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Ham Street station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is Aldington in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Aldington is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
How long does new build mastic take?
A typical job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, including the preparation. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
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.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
It depends on whether water is getting through. A leaking shower or bath seal should be redone straight away, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, wherever you are.
What does new build mastic 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 and we’ll talk you through it.
Landlord and commercial work in Aldington
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.