Kent · England
Benover New Build Mastic
New-build sealant joints in Benover need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
New build mastic in Benover
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. We’re often asked to deal with worktop and upstand sealant coming away and cracked sealant around new window and door frames, on show homes, windows & doors and skirting & floors.
Older homes in small places like Benover often have timber floors that move with the seasons, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Benover (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Benover
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Resealing promptly protects the new finishes around it. Around Benover, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first.
Why Benover customers choose us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- We agree the colour with you first
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
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What else we do in Benover
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours in a single home, including the tidy-up. Somewhere as small as Benover, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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New build mastic in Benover: local notes
London and the South East are among 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 Benover, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Benover is covered for new build mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Crawley, roughly 28 miles from Benover.
All of ME18 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
What’s near Benover
We work in homes and buildings around The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Benover is Yalding station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How the job changes by surface
Kitchens
New-kitchen sealant is often applied in a rush. We take it out and reseal neatly, colour-matched where it shows.
Skirting and floors
Gaps under skirting are one of the most common new-build snags. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
FAQs for Benover
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Yalding station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Benover?
Yes. Benover is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. The old sealant is cut out fully, then clean and prime the joint, before resealing.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you need new build mastic in Benover?
Baths and trays settle under load once the home is lived in. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and the sealant may split.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
For new homes near Yalding station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Comparing quotes
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Follow the cure time we give you
Leave the sealant for the cure time we give you before showering or bathing. Silicone is usually left for about a day to cure enough for use.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.