Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Hockenden, Kent
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Hockenden, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
New build mastic in Hockenden
Across Hockenden, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. One shower or a whole phase of plots, the method doesn’t change: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. If you are dealing with untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and gaps behind new kitchen upstands, we can help, on kitchens, windows & doors and show homes alike.
Around Hockenden, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- Hockenden (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in Hockenden homes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Around Hockenden, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you’ve bought a new home near Swanley station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Hockenden is covered for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Hockenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also work in London, about 13 miles from Hockenden.
Jobs for new build mastic in BR8 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Hockenden: Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hockenden
In Hockenden, that means homes and buildings near Orchards Academy and Foots Cray Meadows. For rail, the closest station is Swanley station, roughly 1 mile south-east. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
What happens if it’s left?
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but water getting through cannot. If you’re unsure which you have, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with pictures and we will give you a straight answer. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Hockenden, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Why Hockenden customers choose us
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We are fully insured
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Quotes for new build mastic in Hockenden
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hockenden
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Towns and villages near Hockenden
Other services in Hockenden
Surface by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite seals are easy to miss on a snagging list until they leak. Resealing properly keeps water where it belongs.
Skirting and floors
Gaps under skirting are one of the most common new-build snags. A flexible sealant closes it without cracking like caulk.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
Don’t stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray while the sealant cures. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
The sooner you deal with untidy or cracking sealant, the less there is to put right. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak over time.
What we do, step by step
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Somewhere like Hockenden needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Each joint is checked for movement before work begins.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Advice
Hockenden questions
I let a flat near Swanley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Hockenden for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Hockenden is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Send it with pictures and we’ll quote for the sealant items. If something isn’t sealant, we’ll say so.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. Second-fix sealing in bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors is part of what we do. We clean and prime joints properly to keep callbacks down.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common, because the house is drying and settling. Rushed application on dusty surfaces makes it worse.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.