West Berkshire · England
Curridge New Build Mastic
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homes and businesses in Curridge and across West Berkshire. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
About our new build mastic in Curridge
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 are often asked to deal with leaking shower tray seals in a new home and beads laid onto grit and dust from the build, across skirting & floors, kitchens and plot handovers.
In a village or hamlet like Curridge, new homes are more likely to be a barn conversion or a handful of houses than a big estate. Every one needs its sealant and floor joints done properly, whatever the size of the site.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Curridge (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
New build mastic in Curridge: local notes
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.
If you’ve bought a new home near Newbury Racecourse station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Curridge. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Curridge is one of them. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 14 miles from Curridge.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: RG18. If you need new build mastic at a property on Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Curridge
Around Curridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bunk Inn and Trinity School and the streets around them. Curridge’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Curridge includes Snelsmore Common.
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How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Run the fan or open a window after bathing so moisture does not sit on the sealant.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant and the new finishes intact.
How we quote for new build mastic
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much there is to do
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Where the property is
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- If someone has resealed it before
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
How the visit works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours in a single home. In a small place like Curridge, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely down to clean surfaces.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
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What we are called out for in Curridge
Sealant applied onto damp surfaces doesn’t bond well. On a busy site, joints are not always given time to dry before the sealant goes on.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
Around Curridge, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience the applicator has
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long to leave it before use
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Curridge questions
Do you cover Curridge for new build mastic?
Yes, Curridge is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Newbury Racecourse station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so it soon lifts and traps water. We cut the old bead out completely.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. Second-fix sealing in bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors is part of what we do. Good preparation keeps snagging to a minimum.
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
When it isn’t the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Curridge
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Why act early in Curridge
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but a leaking seal can’t. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few photos and we’ll tell you. In a small place like Curridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What you get with us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.