Brighton and Hove · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Hove, Brighton and Hove
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Hove, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
New build mastic in Hove, done properly
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so the joint is cut out, cleaned, dried and resealed. We are often asked to deal with kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall and new-build shower sealant that has already split, across kitchens, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors.
Homes around Hove move a little with the seasons, and skirting and floor joints show it first. Those joints need a flexible sealant, as rigid filler soon cracks out.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Brighton and Hove.
- Where
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Hove questions
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Hove?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Hove in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Hove is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can go on one quote.
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.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. We seal plots to the developer’s programme. Get in touch with the number of plots and the scope for a clear quote.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
Any seal that is leaking should be redone right away. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
How long should I leave it?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used.
Signs you need new build mastic in Hove
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: caulk where water collects, or a rigid product on a moving joint. Both fail early.
People normally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
Around Hove, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who turns up on the day
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
Leave it or put it right?
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time and most come down to preparation. Black mould and gaps in sealant do not fix themselves, and in a busy home in Hove they get worse with every use. Now is the easy time to put it right.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
New build mastic in Hove: local notes
Hove 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. 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.
If you’ve bought a new home near Hove station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN3, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Our Brighton and Hove coverage runs to 30 places, Hove among them.
We work across BN3, BN1 and BN52 for new build mastic and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Farm Road, York Road and Aymer Road. Being close to the A270 and A2023, Hove is easy for our applicators to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east), Hollingbury (3 miles north-east), Bevendean (3 miles east) and Saltdean (6 miles east). Hove is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Landmarks near Hove
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Drive Prep School, St. Ann's Well Gardens and The Urchin pub. There’s a railway station in Hove itself: Hove station. Nearby you will also find British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Send us the schedule and any sealant specification. Sealant work across the plot is covered.
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Landlord and commercial work in Hove
If you manage several properties in or around Hove, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a job in Hove, we need access to where the work is and somewhere nearby to park. For outside work, let us know about side access, gates and any upper-floor joints.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- A sealant chosen for each area goes in and is tooled smooth.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
For 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.