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Guildford New Build Mastic
Our applicators work in Guildford on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
New build mastic in Guildford, done properly
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. For small cosmetic gaps, that’s reasonable, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. Typical jobs include sealant work across a run of new homes and new-build shower sealant that has already split, on windows & doors, show homes and kitchens.
Guildford has plenty of estates from recent decades, where the builder’s original sealant around baths, frames and skirtings may be due for replacing. We work for developers on plot mastic and for owners on snagging.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
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
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Guildford
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
Why deal with it now?
Resealing everything on a snagging list in one visit is generally simpler than chasing joints one at a time. You get one visit and one clear quote for the lot. Busy buildings in Guildford, from hotels to offices, cannot afford rooms out of use for leaks or mould, so failing joints are best replaced on a planned basis.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Tidy, careful work
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
Common problems we fix in Guildford
Sealant applied onto damp surfaces does not bond well. On a busy site, joints aren’t always given time to dry before the sealant goes on.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
Around Guildford, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What product goes in the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
Surface by surface
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. We lay neat, even beads in colours to suit the finishes.
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. We clean out building dust before sealing and prime where the product needs it.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it as they wear the bead.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Early resealing keeps the job small.
Guildford: your questions answered
I let a flat near London Road (Guildford) station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is new build mastic in Guildford guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Photos of each sealant item help us quote. If something isn’t sealant, we’ll say so.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders and developers. Send the schedule and any specification and we’ll give you a quote.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. We always remove the existing bead, the joint cleaned and primed where needed, and a new bead applied.
How the visit works
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Commercial jobs in Guildford can be planned out of hours where a building cannot close, while home visits are arranged within our normal working hours, Monday to Saturday.
- Each joint is checked for movement before work begins.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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New build mastic in Guildford: local notes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you’ve bought a new home near London Road (Guildford) station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Guildford and the surrounding area. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Crawley, about 19 miles away.
All of GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Market Street and High Street. Guildford is on the A3 and A25, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for new build mastic. Other places close to Guildford include Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Guildford has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Guildford
We work in homes and buildings around The King's Head pub, Guildford High School and Surrey Maths School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.