South East England and London
New Build Mastic in Reading
Wherever you are in Reading, we can help with new build mastic. A clear quote before we start, and a one-year guarantee.
New build mastic across Reading
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call or email us for a quick quote.
Larger towns
Other services in Reading
- Regrouting
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Fire-rated sealant
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- External & façade joints
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
- Floor & skirting joints
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
Postcode areas we cover
How new build mastic works in Reading
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. In both, preparation makes the difference, because that is what rushed new-build sealant normally lacks. Common call-outs are for cracks appearing as a new home settles and sealant work across a run of new homes, across skirting & floors, plot handovers and windows & doors.
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Pricing in Reading
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Why book with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Full insurance on every job
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Near you in Caversham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (under half a mile north-east), Grace Church (under half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (under half a mile north). Caversham’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Where we work in Reading
Homes across Reading range from older properties with timber floors to new builds settling in. Skirting, threshold and floor joints open up in both, as floors move and new buildings settle.
London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. Each needs the right sealant for its age and materials, wherever it is in Reading.
Caversham: In and around Caversham, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. If you’ve bought a new home near Reading station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Landlord and commercial work in Reading
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
When it is not the sealant
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
Plot mastic is carried out to the developer’s schedule. Each joint is cleaned and primed where needed.
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
What happens if it’s left?
Running a new bead over the builder’s sealant might look tidy for a few weeks, but it won’t bond to the old layer. A lasting seal starts with removing the old one completely.
Questions to ask before you book
- What product goes in the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the cure time is
Your questions about new build mastic in Reading
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Snagging lists are a common starting point for us. We agree the sealant items with you before we start.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. Over-sealing traps mould and water and soon fails. All the old sealant comes out before work begins.