Hampshire · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Drayton, Hampshire
New-build sealant joints in Drayton need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
New build mastic in Drayton
Dust is the enemy of new-build sealant. Each joint is cleaned of dust and primed where the product calls for it, so the sealant actually sticks. We’re often asked to deal with cracks appearing as a new home settles and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall, on skirting & floors, plot handovers and bathrooms & en suites.
Older homes in small places like Drayton often have timber floors that move with the seasons, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Drayton (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
Joints and finishes in Drayton homes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you’ve bought a new home near Petersfield station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Drayton to the outskirts, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property. Drayton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for new build mastic. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, roughly 14 miles from Drayton.
Every address in GU32 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Drayton, we cover West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Drayton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Questions from Drayton
Do you cover Drayton for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Drayton is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you work for landlords with property near Petersfield station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
How much does new build mastic cost in Drayton?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
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.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Drayton
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Signs you need new build mastic in Drayton
If plaster or screed was still damp when it was sealed, the bond suffers. Site programmes don’t always leave time for joints to dry.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
In and around Drayton, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- How long the guarantee is
- What preparation is included
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Get a leaking seal dealt with straight away
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
- Follow the cure time we give you
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
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 protects the rest of the house.
What happens if it’s left?
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but water getting through can’t. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few photos and we’ll tell you. Around Drayton, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before we start.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We agree the colour with you first
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
How it works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Somewhere as small as Drayton, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Get a quote
If you are in Drayton and need new build mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.