Kent · England
Hunters Forstal New Build Mastic
New build mastic across Hunters Forstal and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
When it is not the sealant
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
How we handle new build mastic in Hunters Forstal
Failed shower seals, gaps along the skirting and messy beads are common items on a new-home snagging list. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first, and if it isn’t put right, get in touch with us. If you are dealing with messy sealant that spoils new finishes and sealant that never bonded to the surface, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Hunters 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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hunters Forstal: your questions answered
Is Hunters Forstal in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Hunters Forstal is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Herne Bay station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
Cracking in the first couple of years is common, because the house is drying and settling. Rushed application on dusty surfaces makes it worse.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
White and clear are the most common, but sealant comes in other colours too. We choose one to suit the room before we begin.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What does new build mastic cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a short description of the job.
Nearby places to Hunters Forstal
What else we do in Hunters Forstal
What new build mastic looks like in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you’ve bought a new home near Herne Bay station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT6 postcode area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Hunters Forstal among them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 38 miles away.
We cover every part of CT6 for new build mastic and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Hunters Forstal, we cover Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hunters Forstal
Around Hunters Forstal, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the 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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
How we quote for new build mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
For new build mastic in Hunters Forstal, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
When to call us in Hunters Forstal
Sealant is often one of the last jobs before handover. Dusty, unprimed joints are common, so the bead never bonds properly.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
Around Hunters Forstal, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What the cure time is
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
How the visit works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours in a single home for a typical job. For a village or hamlet like Hunters Forstal, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- Each joint is checked for movement before we start.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Hunters Forstal and across Kent. We can quote a run of properties together.
Surface by surface
Plot handovers
We work through plots to your schedule, sealing each room ready for handover. Joints are prepared properly before sealing.
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. The old sealant comes out and anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in after cleaning and priming.