Hampshire · England
New Build Mastic in Ibthorpe
Professional new build mastic in and around Ibthorpe, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
How we handle new build mastic in Ibthorpe
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. If you have beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and gaps between new skirting and floors, we can put it right.
Older homes in small places like Ibthorpe often have timber floors that move with the seasons, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
- Where
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Ibthorpe
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, which takes a year or two to dry out. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open, and sealant that cannot keep up splits.
Look out for any of the following:
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
Whether the job is in Ibthorpe itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What the cure time is
New homes and floors in Ibthorpe
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
In and around Ibthorpe, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Ibthorpe gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Ibthorpe is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our Reading page covers work nearby, about 24 miles away.
Work in SP11 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
What’s near Ibthorpe
Around Ibthorpe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George And Dragon Public House. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours in a single home. Somewhere like Ibthorpe needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided 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.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Record problems with dated pictures
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Resealing before mould gets in keeps the job straightforward.
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Questions from Ibthorpe
Is Ibthorpe within the area you cover?
Yes, Ibthorpe is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do new build mastic in Ibthorpe?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Ibthorpe is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
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. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
How long does new build mastic take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes a few hours in a single home. We will tell you when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ibthorpe
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Places near Ibthorpe
Also in Ibthorpe
What affects the cost of new build mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- How much there is to do
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- A few photos by email, if you can
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Developers can send the plot schedule and 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.