Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Broomfield, Kent
New-build sealant joints in Broomfield need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
New build mastic in Broomfield
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. Bathrooms, en suites, kitchens, frames and skirting are sealed ready for handover using the right product for each joint. Common call-outs are for gaps between new skirting and floors and leaking shower tray seals in a new home, across windows & doors, bathrooms & en suites and show homes.
Somewhere as small as Broomfield, new homes tend to be conversions, self-builds or a few houses rather than an estate. Every one needs its sealant and floor joints done properly, whatever the size of the site.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Broomfield (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Broomfield
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
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. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. Older cottages and farmhouses around Broomfield can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why Broomfield clients choose us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
What else we do in Broomfield
Questions from Broomfield
I let a flat near Hollingbourne station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Broomfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Should I go to my builder first?
Report it to the builder first while you are covered. Once that’s done, or if they won’t put it right, we will cut it out and reseal it.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Broomfield.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is at height
- The number of rooms or windows
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Joints and finishes in Broomfield homes
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
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.
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Jobs in Broomfield get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Broomfield is one of them. We also work in Chelmsford, around 35 miles away.
All of ME17 is covered for new build mastic. We also cover the places around Broomfield: Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
What’s near Broomfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Park Gate Inn. For rail, the closest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
What we’re called out for in Broomfield
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: caulk where water collects, or a rigid product on a moving joint. Neither lasts long.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
Around Broomfield, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- The length of the guarantee
- How long to leave it before use
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Somewhere as small as Broomfield, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Record problems with dated pictures
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.