Hampshire · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Durley Street, Hampshire
New build mastic for Durley Street and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
New build mastic in Durley Street
Failed shower seals, gaps along the skirting and messy beads are common items on a new-home snagging list. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first and if that stalls, we can do it. If you have worktop and upstand sealant coming away and joints pulling apart as timber shrinks, we can help.
Around Durley Street, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Durley Street (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
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 is fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Questions from Durley Street
Do you work for landlords with property near Hedge End station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Durley Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Durley Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If they’re slow or the fix does not last, we can help.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchens
Worktops in new homes can move slightly as the house dries, which opens gaps along the back. We reseal them with a flexible sealant.
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. We cut out the failed bead, clean and prime, and reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
What happens if it’s left?
Running a new bead over the builder’s sealant might look tidy for a few weeks, but it can’t bond to what’s underneath. Taking it all out and starting again is the only way to get a lasting seal. In a small place like Durley Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What you get with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours in a single home, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Somewhere like Durley Street 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.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- 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.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
How to prepare
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
New build mastic around Durley Street
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
For new homes near Hedge End station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Durley Street gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Durley Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for new build mastic. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
All of SO32 is within our area for new build mastic. Local streets include Scivier's Lane and Manor Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
What’s near Durley Street
For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Durley Street includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Do you need new build mastic in Durley Street?
On many sites, sealant goes on in the final rush before handover. Dusty, unprimed joints are common, and the sealant sits on grit instead of the surface.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
Around Durley Street, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
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Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Do not seal over failed sealant yourself
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray in the first few weeks. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Small faults turn into leaks if left in a busy bathroom.