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New Build Mastic in Kent Street
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Kent Street? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
New build mastic in Kent Street
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 that stalls, we can do it. We work on skirting & floors, kitchens and windows & doors, and the jobs we see most are cracked caulk along new skirting and smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging.
Work in a small place like Kent Street just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Kent Street (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need new build mastic in Kent Street
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, and it dries out over the first couple of years. Drying timber shrinks and pulls joints apart, and sealant that can’t keep up splits.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
Around Kent Street, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
- How long the guarantee is
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before any work starts. Sealant will not put right:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a village or hamlet like Kent Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
Advice
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
Wipe the sealant with warm soapy water. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it, which can damage the surface.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. After that, putting it right may fall to you.
Why deal with it now?
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Kent Street, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Nearby places to Kent Street
What else we do in Kent Street
New build mastic around Kent Street
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.
For new homes near Wateringbury station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME18 postcode area, our applicators can take on new build mastic. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Kent Street among them. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
We cover every part of ME18 for new build mastic. Local streets include Kent Street and Malling Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Around Kent Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. Kent Street’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
Your questions about new build mastic in Kent Street
Will you come out to Kent Street?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wateringbury station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Kent Street, along with the rest of our area.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. If that does not work out, we’re happy to quote with our one-year guarantee.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will give you the cure time for the product we used.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we are using.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
How we quote for new build mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Roughly how big the job is
We quote each job on its own. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details, and photos are welcome.