Kent · England
New Build Mastic in Hackington
New-build sealant joints in Hackington need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
New build mastic in Hackington, done properly
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, windows, doors and skirting so plots are ready to hand over. Common call-outs are for beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and messy sealant that spoils new finishes, on kitchens, plot handovers and windows & doors.
In a village or hamlet like Hackington, new homes are more likely to be a barn conversion or a handful of houses than a big estate. Every one needs its sealant and floor joints done properly, whatever the size of the site.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Hackington (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Hackington
Will you come out to Hackington?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Canterbury West station?
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’ll send you a clear quote.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If it isn’t sorted, or keeps failing, get in touch with us.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
How long does new build mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
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How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. In a small place like Hackington, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Each joint is checked for movement before any work starts.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.
Advice
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
What we’re called out for in Hackington
Sealant is often one of the last jobs before handover. Dusty, unprimed joints are common, and the sealant sits on grit instead of the surface.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
In and around Hackington, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What the cure time is
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How the job changes by surface
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. A kitchen sealant goes in there.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. The old bead comes out and a clean new one goes in.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Run the fan or open a window after bathing.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Resealing before mould gets in keeps the job straightforward.
Landlord and commercial work in Hackington
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
New homes and floors in Hackington
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.
For new homes near Canterbury West station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT2 area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Hackington is one of them. We also work in Chelmsford, about 39 miles from Hackington.
Work in CT2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new build mastic at a property on Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Around Hackington
Around Hackington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Edmund's School, Ye Olde Beverlie Inn and St Stephen's Junior School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hackington is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.4 miles south. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.