Kent · England
Forstal New Build Mastic
Our applicators work in Forstal on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The visit itself usually takes a few hours in a single home, depending on how much there is to do. Somewhere as small as Forstal, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Forstal
We never seal over a failed new-build bead. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. If you have skirting joints opening in the first winter and beads laid onto grit and dust from the build, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
For a small place like Forstal, the journey and access are planned in advance, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Forstal (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Landlord and commercial work in Forstal
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
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.
Other services in Forstal
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Dealing with it before it goes black keeps the job straightforward.
Leave it or put it right?
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal can’t. If you’re unsure which you have, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer. In a small place like Forstal, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
When something else is needed
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
Do you need new build mastic in Forstal?
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracks appear in the sealant.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
For new homes near Aylesford station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
What your quote should include
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether you can choose the colour
New build mastic around Forstal
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
Around Forstal, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Forstal and nearby, as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Forstal is one of them. London is on our list too, around 29 miles away.
Jobs for new build mastic in ME20 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. New build mastic is available to properties on Beddow Way and Forstal Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Forstal
We work in homes and buildings around Aylesford School, The Bush pub and Tyland Barn. The nearest railway station is Aylesford station, roughly 1.2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Questions from Forstal
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Aylesford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Forstal?
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.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
We use white, clear or a colour to suit the finishes. Let us know your preference when you ask for a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will tell you how long to leave the joint.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.