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New-build mastic & snagging in Ford, West Sussex
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ford. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
How we handle new build mastic in Ford
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first. Common call-outs are for worktop and upstand sealant coming away and sealant that never bonded to the surface, across skirting & floors, show homes and bathrooms & en suites.
Older homes in small places like Ford often have timber floors that move with the seasons, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in Ford homes
Ford is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. 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.
If you’ve bought a new home near Ford station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two. In and around Ford, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For new build mastic in and around Ford, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover West Sussex. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Brighton, around 20 miles away.
All of BN18 is within our area for new build mastic. You will find streets such as Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, and we cover them all. Close by, we work in Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ford
We work in homes and buildings around The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station, among other places. There’s a railway station in Ford itself: Ford station. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Ford includes WWT Arundel.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ford
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
FAQs for Ford
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Ford station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Ford in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Ford is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Should I wait before resealing?
That depends on the joint. A leaking shower or bath seal should be redone right away, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
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.
What does new build mastic cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Photos of each sealant item help us quote. If something isn’t sealant, we will say so.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers.
Early snagging is easier snagging. Small faults turn into leaks if left.
What sealant work can’t fix
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
How it works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours in a single home in most cases. Somewhere like Ford 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 we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
Quotes for new build mastic in Ford
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How much there is to do
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The rough size of the job
We quote each job on its own. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Why act early in Ford
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal cannot. If you are unsure which you have, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ford, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What you get with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We agree the colour with you first
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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.