Kent · England
Appledore New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homes and businesses in Appledore and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
How it works
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours in a single home. Somewhere as small as Appledore, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
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 photos by email if you can.
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New build mastic for homes and businesses in Appledore
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a seal that is letting water through needs doing now. Common call-outs are for cracked sealant around new window and door frames and skirting joints opening in the first winter, on kitchens, show homes and windows & doors.
For a small place like Appledore, the journey and access are planned in advance, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Appledore (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How much there is to do
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
What happens if it’s left?
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Snagging visits for failed sealant cost time on every plot and most come down to preparation. In a small place like Appledore, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will talk you through it.
Why Appledore clients choose us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- We agree the colour with you first
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
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Appledore: your questions answered
Can you do new build mastic in Appledore?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Appledore is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
I let a flat near Appledore (Kent) station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Should I wait before resealing?
That depends on the joint. Failed seals in wet areas need doing now, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Should I go to my builder first?
While the snagging or warranty period runs, the builder should be your first contact. If they’re slow or the fix does not last, we can help.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Appledore and the rest of Kent, along with the rest of our area.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
How long should I leave it?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Appledore and across Kent. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Joints and finishes in Appledore homes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
In and around Appledore, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we cover new build mastic for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Our Brighton page covers work nearby (42 miles or so).
All of TN26 is covered for new build mastic. Streets in the area include The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Appledore include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Appledore
Appledore’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Do you need new build mastic in Appledore?
Baths and trays settle under load once the home is lived in. A bath sealed empty drops slightly when filled, straining the joint and the sealant may split.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
If you’ve bought a new home near Appledore (Kent) station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What preparation is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What insurance they hold
How the job changes by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. The joint is stripped back before the new bead goes in and baths are filled before sealing.
Windows and doors
Internal joints between frames and plaster often crack as a new house dries. We cut out the cracked bead and reseal with a flexible sealant in a matching colour.