Medway · England
Chattenden New Build Mastic
We cover Chattenden for plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
New build mastic in Chattenden, done properly
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. Fresh silicone can’t bond to the old layer, so the joint is cut out, cleaned, dried and resealed. If you have kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall and second-fix sealing on new plots, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Older homes in small places like Chattenden often have timber floors that move with the seasons, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Place
- Chattenden (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Kitchens
As a new house dries, worktops and walls shift a little, opening gaps behind the upstand. We reseal them with a flexible sealant.
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. The old sealant comes out and anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in after cleaning and priming.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Record problems with dated photos
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it as they wear the bead.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it usually takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Somewhere like Chattenden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out down to clean surfaces.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
For new build mastic in Chattenden, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
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For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
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.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Common problems we fix in Chattenden
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak and it shows once the home is in use.
Look out for any of the following:
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Internal frame sealant that has split
If you’ve bought a new home near Strood station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is
- Is VAT in the price?
What new build mastic looks like in Chattenden
Chattenden is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
In and around Chattenden, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Jobs in Chattenden get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Medway coverage runs to 68 places, Chattenden among them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 22 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the ME3 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road. If you’re just outside Chattenden, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Chattenden
In Chattenden, that means homes and buildings near The Pier pub, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Lower Lines Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Upnor Castle (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
FAQs for Chattenden
Do you work for landlords with property near Strood station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Chattenden for new build mastic?
Yes, Chattenden is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. We take on second-fix sealant work across new plots. Good preparation keeps snagging to a minimum.
How much does new build mastic cost in Chattenden?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Should I wait before resealing?
That depends on the joint. A leaking shower or bath seal should be redone right away, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
How long does new build mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.