Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Ditton, Kent
New build mastic in Ditton from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
How we handle new build mastic in Ditton
A new build should have a neat, sound bead at every joint. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water gets into the floor or walls. We are often asked to deal with plot mastic for developers ahead of handover and internal frame sealant that has split, across skirting & floors, windows & doors and bathrooms & en suites.
Where new homes go up in smaller places like Ditton, it’s often a small development or a single plot. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly from day one.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- Ditton (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. In a smaller place like Ditton, 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.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
Why act early in Ditton
DIY kits do not solve the main problems with new-build sealant: dust, no primer and old sealant left in the joint. Cutting out, cleaning and priming are what make the difference. Around Ditton, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Ditton customers choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
What new build mastic looks like in Ditton
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For new homes near Aylesford station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. In and around Ditton, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Every kind of property in Ditton can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Ditton is one of them. There’s also a page for London, about 28 miles away.
Every address in ME20 is within our area for new build mastic. You will find streets such as London Road, Station Road and Scott Close. Close by, we work in Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ditton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aylesford School, The Malling School and Kentish Quarryman pub. For rail, the closest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What affects the quote in Ditton
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any mould that needs treating
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Helping us quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
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 talk you through the work.
Common questions in Ditton
Is Ditton in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Ditton is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Aylesford station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Send it with pictures and we’ll quote for the sealant items. Items that need a plumber, tiler or the builder are flagged.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
Should I wait before resealing?
For failed seals that let water through, the best time is now. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
If you are still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If it is not sorted, or keeps failing, get in touch with us.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
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.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in saves a harder job later.
Nearby places to Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.