Essex · England
Bures New Build Mastic
New build mastic for Bures, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
Surface by surface
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. We lay neat, even beads in colours to suit the finishes.
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. We reseal once the old bead is fully out and baths are filled before sealing.
About our new build mastic in Bures
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. We work on windows & doors, kitchens and skirting & floors, and common reasons people get in touch are smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging and gaps behind new kitchen upstands.
Somewhere as small as Bures, new homes tend to be conversions, self-builds or a few houses rather than an estate. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Place
- Bures (CO8)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Bures
Other services in Bures
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bures
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
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.
When to call us in Bures
Sealant is often one of the last jobs before handover. Joints aren’t always cleaned of dust or primed, and the sealant sits on grit instead of the surface.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
If you’ve bought a new home near Bures station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
What to look for in a quote
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What insurance they hold
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What preparation is included
New build mastic around Bures
The South East is one of 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 Bures, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Bures is in Essex. From the centre of Bures to the outskirts, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, and Bures is one of them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (20 miles or so).
Jobs for new build mastic in CO8 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Church Square, High Street and Bridge Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Bures include Bures Green (1 mile north-east), Mount Bures (1 mile south), Lamarsh (1 mile north-west), Alphamstone (2 miles north-west) and Cross End (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (8 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-west), Camulodunum (7 miles south-east), Halstead (6 miles west) and Greenstead (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Bures
In Bures, that means homes and buildings near Tiger Hill and Three Horseshoes Inn. Bures has its own railway station: Bures station. Nearby you will also find Mount Bures (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Bures includes Sergeants Orchard.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Wipe the sealant with warm soapy water. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
Questions from Bures
Will you come out to Bures?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Bures for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Bures is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. Fresh silicone does not stick to the old layer, so sealing over the top fails quickly. We cut the old bead out completely.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
New homes dry out and move in their first couple of years, and sealant is often applied quickly onto dusty surfaces. Both lead to early failure.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Somewhere like Bures needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
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When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Bures
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers