East Sussex · England
New Build Mastic in Framfield
New-build sealant joints in Framfield need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
New build mastic in Framfield, done properly
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. If you have skirting joints opening in the first winter and gaps opening as the house dries out and settles, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Around Framfield, 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.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Framfield (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. We cut out the failed bead, clean and prime, and reseal with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
Skirting and floors
Gaps under skirting are one of the most common new-build snags. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.
Should I try it myself first?
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.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
Framfield: your questions answered
Is Framfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you do new build mastic in Framfield?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Framfield is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
It depends on whether water is getting through. Failed seals in wet areas need doing now, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send us the plot schedule and we will quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for householders, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels across East Sussex.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send it with pictures and we’ll quote for the sealant items. Items that need a plumber, tiler or the builder are flagged.
How we quote for new build mastic
We do not publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
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.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
New build mastic around Framfield
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.
In and around Framfield, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN22, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Framfield among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Work in TN22 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Around Framfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and Hare & Hounds pub. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Framfield includes Selwyns Wood.
The process
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours in a single home. For a village or hamlet like Framfield, 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 go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Broken tiles or a split tray
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
Also near Framfield
Also in Framfield
When to call us in Framfield
Fresh sealant can be knocked or cut by trades finishing off. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak and it shows once the home is in use.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
For new homes near Uckfield station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Comparing quotes
- What the cure time is
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What preparation is included
- Whether VAT is included