Hampshire · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Botley, Hampshire
New build mastic in Botley from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
New build mastic in Botley
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. Both get the same care over preparation, because that is what rushed new-build sealant generally lacks. We work on show homes, plot handovers and windows & doors, and the jobs we see most are gaps between new skirting and floors and new-build shower sealant that has already split.
For a new home in or near Botley, it’s worth checking the sealant early. Gaps at skirtings, shower seals pulling away and missing mastic around frames are common snags.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Botley (SO30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
Do not stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray in the first few weeks. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
Early snagging is easier snagging. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak in a busy bathroom.
New homes and floors in Botley
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For new homes near Botley station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO30, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Our area takes in 683 places across Hampshire, large and small.
Every address in SO30 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close. Botley sits on or near the A334, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Botley: Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Botley
In Botley, that means homes and buildings near Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Botley include Swanwick Lakes.
Can I do it myself?
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.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
What sealant work cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Botley
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Do you need new build mastic in Botley?
Baths and trays settle under load once the home is lived in. A bath sealed empty drops slightly when filled, straining the joint and the sealant may split.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
Around Botley, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
- How hidden problems are handled
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Parking around Botley is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. 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.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Show homes
Bathrooms, kitchens and frames in show homes are sealed or resealed to a neat finish ready for viewings. Tell us when the home is open so we can plan around it.
Kitchens
As a new house dries, worktops and walls shift a little, opening gaps behind the upstand. A fresh flexible bead closes them.
Botley questions
Will you come out to Botley?
Yes. Botley 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.
Is Botley in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Botley is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Can I do 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.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Leave it or put it right?
The builder is generally the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it’s slow, or the same joint keeps failing, a proper reseal from a specialist is the next step. In an older home around Botley, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What you get with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Tidy, careful work
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
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