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New Build Mastic in Hartlip
New-build sealant joints in Hartlip need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Hartlip
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
New build mastic in Hartlip
Dust is the enemy of new-build sealant. Each joint is cleaned of dust and primed where the product calls for it, so the sealant actually sticks instead of bonding to the dust. We work on bathrooms & en suites, windows & doors and kitchens, and common reasons people get in touch are second-fix sealing on new plots and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall.
Work in a small place like Hartlip just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Hartlip (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for new build mastic in Hartlip
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Common problems we fix in Hartlip
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.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
If you’ve bought a new home near Newington station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured?
- The length of the guarantee
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is VAT in the price?
Different surfaces, different methods
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. We lay neat, even beads in colours to suit the finishes.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots for a typical job. In a small place like Hartlip, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- 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
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
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New build mastic around Hartlip
Hartlip is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. 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 Hartlip, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Hartlip or further out, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 922 places in Kent are on our list. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in ME9 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Hartlip: Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hartlip
In Hartlip, that means homes and buildings near Leigh Academy Rainham and Foxburrow Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Hartlip includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
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Common questions in Hartlip
Do you cover Hartlip for new build mastic?
Yes, Hartlip is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Newington station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
Any seal that is leaking should be redone straight away. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Landlord and commercial work in Hartlip
For anyone letting property in or around Hartlip, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.