Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Lodge Lees, Kent
New build mastic for Lodge Lees and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
About our new build mastic in Lodge Lees
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. In both, preparation makes the difference. We work on plot handovers, skirting & floors and kitchens, and the jobs we see most are sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and gaps behind new kitchen upstands.
For a small place like Lodge Lees, the journey and access are planned in advance, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Lodge Lees (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the property is
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and pictures are welcome.
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours in a single home. Somewhere as small as Lodge Lees, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about any water getting in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but water getting through cannot. If you are unsure which you have, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with photos and we will give you a straight answer. In a small place like Lodge Lees, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why book with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Also in Lodge Lees
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Landlord and commercial work in Lodge Lees
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Joints and finishes in Lodge Lees 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.
Around Lodge Lees, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Jobs in Lodge Lees get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for new build mastic. Other places close to Lodge Lees include Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Lodge Lees
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jumping Downs and The Jackdaw Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. The countryside around Lodge Lees includes Cheriton Hill.
Do you need new build mastic in Lodge Lees?
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: caulk where water collects, or a rigid product on a moving joint. Both fail early.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
If you’ve bought a new home near Shepherds Well station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before you book
- The length of the guarantee
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What preparation is included
- When the joint can take water or movement
Lodge Lees: your questions answered
Is Lodge Lees in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Lodge Lees is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shepherds Well station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
How long should I leave it?
Cure times vary by product and the conditions. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
What colour sealant will you use?
Most bathroom joints are white or clear, but other colours are available. We choose one to suit the room and agree it with you.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
It’s common, and there are usually two reasons: movement as the house dries and settles, and sealant laid onto dust without primer. Cutting it out and resealing properly fixes both.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
Wipe the sealant with warm soapy water. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Dealing with it before it goes black keeps the job straightforward.