Oxfordshire · England
New Build Mastic in Bodicote
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Bodicote, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
What happens if it’s left?
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. In a smaller place like Bodicote, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Bodicote clients choose us
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- We never seal over old sealant
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
About our new build mastic in Bodicote
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. Common call-outs are for sealant work across a run of new homes and worktop and upstand sealant coming away, across plot handovers, skirting & floors and windows & doors.
If you’ve bought a new home in or near Bodicote, the first year or two is a good time to check the sealant. Common snags include open skirting joints, lifting shower seals and gaps around frames.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Bodicote (OX15)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Bodicote
Will you come out to Bodicote?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Banbury station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. If that doesn’t work out, we are happy to quote with our 12-month guarantee.
What does new build mastic cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before we start.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
Joints and finishes in Bodicote homes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
In and around Bodicote, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Bodicote or further out, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Bodicote is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. For nearby work, see our Oxford page, about 20 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: OX15. Whether your property is on High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Bodicote include Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bodicote
Typical jobs here are in homes near English Language Training, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College and People's Park. The nearest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
Signs you need new build mastic in Bodicote
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracks appear in the sealant.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
For new homes near Banbury station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long the guarantee is
Also in Bodicote
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. In a smaller place like Bodicote, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- 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.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
Developers can send the plot schedule and specification and we’ll quote. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors.
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. We use a sealant suited to kitchens.