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New-build mastic & snagging in Kempe's Corner, Kent
New build mastic in Kempe's Corner from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
About our new build mastic in Kempe's Corner
A new build should have a neat, sound bead at every joint. When the finish is smeared, patchy or already cracking, it’s worth putting right early, before water gets into the floor or walls. Typical jobs include sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and cracked sealant around new window and door frames, across windows & doors, kitchens and bathrooms & en suites.
In a village or hamlet like Kempe's Corner, 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, whatever its size.
- Location
- Kempe's Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere like Kempe's Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Related advice
Joints and finishes in Kempe's Corner homes
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.
In and around Kempe's Corner, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. For new homes near Wye station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Kempe's Corner to the outskirts, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Kempe's Corner is one of them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 42 miles away.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on Harville Road and Canterbury Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Kempe's Corner: Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Kempe's Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wye School, The Tickled Trout pub and Wye School. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kempe's Corner include Hatch Park.
Kempe's Corner questions
Can you do new build mastic in Kempe's Corner?
Yes, Kempe's Corner is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Kempe's Corner?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we are using.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so sealing over the top fails quickly. We cut the old bead out completely.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
A new house dries and settles for a year or two, and sealant is often rushed onto dusty, unprimed surfaces. Both lead to early failure.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
Keep an eye on the joints over the first couple of years. Small gaps can appear as the house dries.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you so report it promptly.
What the job involves on each surface
Kitchens
As a new house dries, worktops and walls shift a little, opening gaps behind the upstand. We reseal them with a flexible sealant.
Show homes
We seal show-home bathrooms, kitchens and frames to a tidy standard. Tell us when the home is open so we can plan around it.
How we quote for new build mastic
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The amount of work
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Access and height
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Roughly how big the job is
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
When it isn’t the sealant
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Show homes
Places near Kempe's Corner
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Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.