Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Arpinge, Kent
New build mastic across Arpinge and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. In a small place like Arpinge, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Each joint is checked for movement before we start.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- 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.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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About our new build mastic in Arpinge
We never seal over a failed new-build bead. Fresh silicone can’t bond to the old layer, so the joint is cut out, cleaned, dried and resealed. We work on show homes, plot handovers and kitchens, and the jobs we see most are leaking shower tray seals in a new home and worktop and upstand sealant coming away.
Around Arpinge, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Arpinge and across Kent. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
Arpinge: your questions answered
Is Arpinge in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Arpinge is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Folkestone West station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Places near Arpinge
What else we do in Arpinge
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. Dust from the build is removed first and prime where the product needs it.
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite showers are a common source of leaks into the room below. A proper reseal keeps water in the tray.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The product the joint needs
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The size of the job
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Why deal with it now?
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. You get one visit and one clear quote to plan around. Older cottages and farmhouses around Arpinge can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- You choose the colour before work begins
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Joints and finishes in Arpinge homes
Arpinge is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
In and around Arpinge, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Jobs in Arpinge get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 52 miles from Arpinge.
Every address in CT18 is within our area for new build mastic. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
What’s near Arpinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cat & Custard Pot pub. The closest station to Arpinge is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Arpinge include Cheriton Hill.
When to call us in Arpinge
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, and it dries out over the first couple of years. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
For new homes near Folkestone West station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Before you book anyone
- How hidden problems are handled
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether you can choose the colour