Essex · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Braintree, Essex
New build mastic across Braintree and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
What the job involves on each surface
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. Dust from the build is removed first and primer used where needed.
Kitchens
New-kitchen sealant is often applied in a rush. We remove it and reseal with a kitchen-suitable sealant.
How we handle new build mastic in Braintree
Across Braintree, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. Common call-outs are for cracked sealant around new window and door frames and skirting joints opening in the first winter, across kitchens, show homes and windows & doors.
Braintree has plenty of estates from recent decades, where the builder’s original sealant around baths, frames and skirtings may be due for replacing. Snagging and second-fix sealing are part of what we do for developers and new-home owners alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
Also near Braintree
Also in Braintree
What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots and we leave things clean and tidy. In Braintree, we work in everything from flats and family homes to offices and hotels. For each, it helps to know about access, parking and where the joints are.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Braintree and across Essex. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Why act early in Braintree
A quick bead over the top of the old sealant can look fine at first, but it can’t bond to what’s underneath. A lasting seal starts with removing the old one completely. Busy buildings in Braintree, from hotels to offices, can’t afford rooms out of use for leaks or mould, so failing joints are best replaced on a planned basis.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Fully insured
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- One-year guarantee on every job
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Record problems with dated pictures
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Most silicones need around a day to cure enough for use.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Small faults turn into leaks if left in a busy bathroom.
New build mastic in Braintree: local notes
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.
Around Braintree, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Braintree is about 39 miles north-east of London, in Essex. Braintree gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 644 towns and villages across Essex. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 11 miles away.
We work across CM7, CO9, CM77 and CO6 for new build mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Market Street, Little Square and Great Square or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You will find Braintree on the A12 and A120, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for new build mastic. Other places close to Braintree include Bocking (1 mile west), Long Green (2 miles south-east), Great Notley (2 miles south-west), Black Notley (2 miles south) and Row Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-east). Braintree is one of the larger places we cover in Essex.
Local landmarks in Braintree
In Braintree, that means homes and buildings near Edith Borthwick School, Bocking Blackwater and Angel Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (within half a mile north-west) and St Michael's Hospital (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Braintree includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
What affects the quote in Braintree
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Braintree: your questions answered
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Braintree?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do new build mastic in Braintree?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Braintree is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Should I wait before resealing?
It depends on whether water is getting through. Failed seals in wet areas need doing now, while small cosmetic gaps can wait a while.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
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.
How long does new build mastic take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a few hours in a single home. We will tell you when we quote.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Snagging lists are a common starting point for us. We’ll go through the sealant items and agree what we’ll do.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
When to call us in Braintree
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, and it dries out over the first couple of years. Drying timber shrinks and pulls joints apart and the sealant has to cope with the movement.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
If you’ve bought a new home near Braintree station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- When the joint can take water or movement
- The length of the guarantee
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which colour the sealant will be