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New-build mastic & snagging in Hicks Forstal, Kent
Professional new build mastic in and around Hicks Forstal, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
New build mastic in Hicks Forstal, done properly
We never seal over a failed new-build bead. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. If you have worktop and upstand sealant coming away and cracked caulk along new skirting, we can help, on show homes, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hicks Forstal, 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.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about new build mastic in Hicks Forstal
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Sturry station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Hicks Forstal?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. Second-fix sealing in bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors is part of what we do. Good preparation keeps snagging to a minimum.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
There are normally two causes: the house moving as it dries, and sealant that never bonded properly. Cutting it out and resealing properly fixes both.
Should I go to my builder first?
Your builder, if you’re still in their snagging or warranty period. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it.
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.
Windows and doors
On new builds, external frame sealant can be patchy. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
Leave the sealant for the cure time we give you before showering or bathing. Most silicones need around a day before water reaches them.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. After that, putting it right may fall to you so report it promptly.
What affects the quote in Hicks Forstal
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The type of sealant required
- How easy the joints are to reach
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. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For new build mastic in Hicks Forstal, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hicks Forstal
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
New build mastic around Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is within about 3 miles of the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you’ve bought a new home near Sturry station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We carry out new build mastic for householders, landlords and businesses in Hicks Forstal. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 39 miles from Hicks Forstal.
Our applicators cover all of CT3 for new build mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
What’s near Hicks Forstal
We work in homes and buildings around Curtis Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hicks Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Somewhere like Hicks Forstal needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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.
- 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
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Hicks Forstal
Once people move in, baths and trays take weight and bed down. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and the sealant may split.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
Around Hicks Forstal, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What insurance they hold
- Is VAT in the price?