Kent · England
Littlebourne New Build Mastic
New build mastic for Littlebourne, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots from start to finish. In a small place like Littlebourne, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
If you are in Littlebourne and need new build mastic, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Littlebourne
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, tell them first and if that stalls, we can do it. We work on plot handovers, bathrooms & en suites and kitchens, and people most often call us about beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and gaps behind new kitchen upstands.
Work in a small place like Littlebourne just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need new build mastic in Littlebourne?
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops and cracks appear in the sealant.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
Around Littlebourne, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
FAQs for Littlebourne
Is Littlebourne within the area you cover?
Yes. Littlebourne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
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.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Should I go to my builder first?
Start with the builder if you are in the snagging or warranty period. Once that’s done, or if they will not put it right, we can reseal it properly.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Snagging lists are a common starting point for us. We’ll go through the sealant items and agree what we will do.
How do I get a quote for new build mastic in Littlebourne?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
If the seal has failed and water is getting in, do it now. Hairline cosmetic gaps can wait until the house has settled.
Why it’s worth doing now in Littlebourne
Sealant done properly at handover means fewer callbacks. Snagging visits for failed sealant cost time on every plot. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Littlebourne, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why book with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We’re fully insured
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. 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.
New build mastic in Littlebourne: local notes
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
If you’ve bought a new home near Bekesbourne station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you need new build mastic in Littlebourne, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We cover Kent from our Crawley base, Littlebourne included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Littlebourne among them. We also work in Chelmsford, around 43 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: CT3. You will find streets such as Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Littlebourne
We work in homes and buildings around The Basket Makers pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Littlebourne is Bekesbourne station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What sealant work cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Littlebourne can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Keep pictures and emails about snagging items
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it as they wear the bead.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Early resealing keeps the job small and protects the rest of the house.