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New-build mastic & snagging in Allington, Kent
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homes and businesses in Allington and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
What we are called out for in Allington
If plaster or screed was still damp when it was sealed, the bond suffers. On a busy site, joints are not always given time to dry before the sealant goes on.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
Around Allington, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- The length of the guarantee
New build mastic in Allington, done properly
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across Allington. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. We work on bathrooms & en suites, kitchens and show homes, and the jobs we see most are shower seals failing in the first year or two and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall.
For a new home in or near Allington, it’s worth checking the sealant early. Gaps at skirtings, shower seals pulling away and missing mastic around frames are common snags.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Place
- Allington (ME16, ME20, ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Allington
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
New homes and floors in Allington
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you’ve bought a new home near Barming station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME16 postcode area, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. We also work in London, about 29 miles from Allington.
Here we cover the ME16, ME20 and ME14 postcode area for new build mastic. You’ll find streets such as Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Allington
Typical jobs here are in homes near St. Simon Stock Catholic School, Whatman Park and Malta Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barming station, roughly 0.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Allington includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak.
How the job changes by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
Baths, showers, basins and trays in new bathrooms are the most common new-build reseal. We cut out the failed bead, clean and prime, and reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
Windows and doors
Internal joints between frames and plaster often crack as a new house dries. We remove cracked sealant and apply a flexible one that suits the frame.
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What we do, step by step
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots in most cases. A visit to Allington is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
For new build mastic in Allington, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
What affects the cost of new build mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
FAQs for Allington
Do you cover smaller places like Allington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Barming station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
How much does new build mastic cost in Allington?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common as timber and plaster dry out. Poor preparation at handover adds to it.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Ventilation helps.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
The colour is chosen to suit the tiles, worktop or frame. Tell us what you’d like when you get a quote.