Kent · England
New Build Mastic in Kenardington
New-build sealant joints in Kenardington need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
How we handle new build mastic in Kenardington
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across Kenardington. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. If you have untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and sealant that never bonded to the surface, we can put it right, on kitchens, show homes and windows & doors alike.
Work in a small place like Kenardington just needs the journey and access planning, and once on site, the job is the same as anywhere.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Kenardington
Sealant done properly at handover means fewer callbacks. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time, and they’re avoidable with good preparation. Around Kenardington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every job
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We agree the colour with you first
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
Kenardington questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Kenardington for new build mastic?
Yes, Kenardington 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 let us know what needs doing.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders and developers. Send us the plot schedule and we will quote.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
What the job involves on each surface
Plot handovers
Developers can send the plot schedule and specification. Sealant work across the plot is covered.
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.
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours in a single home, including the tidy-up. Somewhere like Kenardington 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.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out down to clean surfaces.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Related advice
What affects the cost of new build mastic
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- The size of the job
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
New build mastic around Kenardington
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Around Kenardington, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Kenardington gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Kenardington is one of 922 places in Kent where we work for new build mastic. Crawley is on our list too, about 44 miles from Kenardington.
Jobs for new build mastic in TN26 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Kenardington include Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Kenardington
Around Kenardington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near World's Wonder pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Kenardington is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Record problems with dated photos
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
Common problems we fix in Kenardington
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. A bead disturbed before it has cured may never seal properly.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
If you’ve bought a new home near Appledore (Kent) station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is VAT in the price?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why