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New-build mastic & snagging in Fordham, Essex
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Fordham, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Kitchens
New build mastic in Fordham
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. If you have cracked caulk along new skirting and shower seals failing in the first year or two, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Fordham, new homes tend to be conversions, self-builds or a few houses rather than an estate. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Location
- Fordham (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a village or hamlet like Fordham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Each joint is checked for movement before work begins.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work.
Advice
New build mastic in Fordham: local notes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
In and around Fordham, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. We provide new build mastic to homes and businesses in Fordham. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, Fordham among them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 19 miles away.
Jobs for new build mastic in CO6 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Fordham: Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
What’s near Fordham
In Fordham, that means homes and buildings near The Three Horseshoes Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Sergeants Orchard.
Places near Fordham
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Landlord and commercial work in Fordham
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Leave it or put it right?
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but water getting through can’t. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few photos and we will give you a straight answer. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Fordham, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Old sealant always removed completely
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- We agree the colour with you first
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Fordham questions
I let a flat near Chappel & Wakes Colne station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Fordham in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Fordham is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
How long before the joint can be used?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used.
Do you use white or clear sealant?
We use white, clear or a colour to suit the finishes. Tell us what you’d like when you get a quote.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Where are you based?
We are based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
- Record problems with dated pictures
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
Do not stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Early snagging is easier snagging. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak.
What we are called out for in Fordham
Sealant applied onto damp surfaces doesn’t bond well. On a busy site, joints aren’t always given time to dry first.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
For new homes near Chappel & Wakes Colne station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
What to look for in a quote
- What insurance they hold
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- The length of the guarantee