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New Build Mastic in Fordstreet
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Fordstreet? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Somewhere like Fordstreet needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
If you’re in Fordstreet and need new build mastic, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
New build mastic in Fordstreet, done properly
Our new-build work comes in two parts: plot mastic for developers, and putting right failed sealant for people who’ve bought a new home. In both, preparation makes the difference. If you have shower seals failing in the first year or two and frame joints opening as the plaster dries, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Fordstreet, new homes tend to be conversions, self-builds or a few houses rather than an estate. Every one needs its sealant and floor joints done properly, whatever the size of the site.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Fordstreet (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
Surface by surface
Kitchens
Sink joints are wet all the time. We use a sealant suited to kitchens, food-safe where it’s needed.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. We cut it out and reseal neatly.
New build mastic in Fordstreet: local notes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
In and around Fordstreet, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Fordstreet is about 5 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Whether you are in the middle of Fordstreet or further out, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 18 miles from Fordstreet.
All of CO6 is covered for new build mastic. Local streets include Ford Street, Fordstreet Hill and Ponders Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Rose Green (1 mile north-west), Chappel (2 miles north-west), Swan Street (2 miles west), Wakes Colne (2 miles north-west) and Great Tey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Around Fordstreet
We work in homes and buildings around The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Essex County Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Mount Bures (3.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Iron Latch.
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Questions from Fordstreet
Do you cover Fordstreet for new build mastic?
Yes, Fordstreet is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Fordstreet?
Yes. Fordstreet is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send the list and a few pictures of the sealant items and we’ll give you a quote. We’ll tell you if anything on it is not a sealant job.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
What we’re called out for in Fordstreet
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Cracks appearing as a new home 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 the cure time is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Is VAT in the price?
Leave it or put it right?
Sealant done properly at handover means fewer callbacks. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time. Older cottages and farmhouses around Fordstreet can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- We never seal over old sealant
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors