Kent · England
Gushmere New Build Mastic
Specialist new build mastic for Gushmere: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
Common questions in Gushmere
Can you do new build mastic in Gushmere?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Gushmere is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Gushmere?
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.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send us the sealant items on the list, with pictures if you can, and we’ll quote. We will flag anything that needs another trade.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We take on second-fix sealant work across new plots. Good preparation keeps snagging to a minimum.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
Report it to the builder first while you are covered. Once that’s done, or if they won’t put it right, we can reseal it properly.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
New build mastic in Gushmere, done properly
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. Common call-outs are for frame joints opening as the plaster dries and sealant work across a run of new homes, across bathrooms & en suites, skirting & floors and show homes.
Around Gushmere, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need new build mastic in Gushmere
Not every new-build joint gets the right sealant: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Neither lasts long.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
If you’ve bought a new home near Selling station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long the guarantee is
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Quotes for new build mastic in Gushmere
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Which sealant suits the joint
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
Surface by surface
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. A flexible sealant closes it without cracking like caulk.
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.
Joints and finishes in Gushmere homes
London and the South East are among 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 Gushmere, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Gushmere gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We also work in Chelmsford, about 37 miles from Gushmere.
All of ME13 is covered for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Gushmere, we cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Gushmere
Around Gushmere, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The closest station to Gushmere is Selling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
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What happens on the day
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a village or hamlet like Gushmere, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely down to clean surfaces.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Record problems with dated photos
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it.
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 and the new finishes intact.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
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.