Hampshire · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Finkley, Hampshire
New build mastic across Finkley and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
New build mastic in Finkley, done properly
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. Common call-outs are for sealant that never bonded to the surface and messy sealant that spoils new finishes, on skirting & floors, plot handovers and show homes.
Around Finkley, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Finkley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in Finkley homes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Around Finkley, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you’ve bought a new home near Andover station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Every kind of property in Finkley can book us for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Finkley among them. For nearby work, see our Southampton page.
Jobs for new build mastic in SP11 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Finkley: Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Finkley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Finkley is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Nearby places to Finkley
Also in Finkley
Why it’s worth doing now in Finkley
A tube of sealant from the DIY shop won’t fix the cause: dust, no primer and old sealant left in the joint. Proper removal and preparation are what make it last. Around Finkley, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- One-year guarantee on every job
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Finkley
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Show homes
In a show home, the sealant is on display. We lay neat, even beads in colours to suit the finishes.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a village or hamlet like Finkley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- 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
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Can I do it myself?
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.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
FAQs for Finkley
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Will you come out to Finkley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you use white or clear sealant?
White and clear are the most common, but sealant comes in other colours too. We match the colour to the finish.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we are fully insured.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Most silicones need around a day before water reaches them.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant and protects the rest of the house.