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New Build Mastic in Ashbank
New build mastic across Ashbank and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
Why it’s worth doing now in Ashbank
Water getting past a failed seal in a new build reaches walls and floors that are still settling. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ashbank can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What you get with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
See our cost guide and what customers say.
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Ashbank
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first and if that stalls, we can do it. Typical jobs include joints pulling apart as timber shrinks and internal frame sealant that has split, on windows & doors, skirting & floors and plot handovers.
For a small place like Ashbank, the journey and access are planned in advance, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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How the job changes by surface
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
Skirting and floors
Wet-area floor joints need a flexible seal. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a village or hamlet like Ashbank, 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.
- Each joint is checked for movement before work begins.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
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 quote for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
New build mastic in Ashbank: local notes
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
In and around Ashbank, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need new build mastic in Ashbank, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Kent, Ashbank included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 34 miles from Ashbank.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for new build mastic. Whether your property is on George Lane and Wykeham Grove or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we work in Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Around Ashbank
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn. Ashbank’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Do you need new build mastic in Ashbank?
New homes are full of moisture from plaster, screed and concrete, which takes a year or two to dry out. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
If you’ve bought a new home near Hollingbourne station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the colour is chosen
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
FAQs for Ashbank
Can you do new build mastic in Ashbank?
Yes, Ashbank is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
I let a flat near Hollingbourne station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common, because the house is drying and settling. Rushed application on dusty surfaces makes it worse.
Should I wait before resealing?
For failed seals that let water through, the best time is now. For small cosmetic gaps, waiting until the house has settled can save doing them twice.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Your builder, if you’re still in their snagging or warranty period. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it with our 12-month guarantee.
How do I get a quote for new build mastic in Ashbank?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ashbank
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.