Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Cheriton, Kent
We cover Cheriton for plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
New build mastic in Cheriton, done properly
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. Typical jobs include gaps behind new kitchen upstands and sealant work across a run of new homes, across windows & doors, kitchens and skirting & floors.
In smaller places like Cheriton, new homes tend to come as small developments or single plots. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly from day one.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Cheriton
Do you cover Cheriton for new build mastic?
Yes, Cheriton is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
I let a flat near Folkestone West station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
If you are still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If it isn’t sorted, or keeps failing, get in touch with us.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send the list and a few pictures of the sealant items and we’ll give you a quote. We’ll tell you if anything on it isn’t a sealant job.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, including the preparation. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
How we quote for new build mastic
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the property is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Landlord and commercial work in Cheriton
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can go on one quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Different surfaces, different methods
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.
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
New build mastic around Cheriton
Cheriton is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For new homes near Folkestone West station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. In and around Cheriton, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. If you need new build mastic in Cheriton, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Kent from our Crawley base, Cheriton included. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: CT19, CT20 and CT50. If you need new build mastic at a property on Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Cheriton sits on or near the M20, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Cheriton: Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Cheriton
In Cheriton, that means homes and buildings near The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Sugar Loaf Hill.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
Leave it or put it right?
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time, and they’re avoidable with good preparation. Homes in smaller places like Cheriton can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
The process
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours in a single home. In a smaller place like Cheriton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high 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.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
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’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.