Thurrock · England
New Build Mastic in Low Street
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Low Street? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
Surface by surface
Skirting and floors
As timber and screed dry, skirting and floors shift. We use a flexible product rather than caulk in a colour to suit.
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We check and reseal the frame edges.
How we handle new build mastic in Low Street
Our new-build work comes in two parts: plot mastic for developers, and putting right failed sealant for people who’ve bought a new home. In both, preparation makes the difference. We work on windows & doors, kitchens and bathrooms & en suites, and the jobs we see most are cracks appearing as a new home settles and sealant that never bonded to the surface.
Work in a small place like Low Street just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Thurrock.
- Place
- Low Street (RM18)
- Region
- Thurrock
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents as they wear the bead.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
Landlord and commercial work in Low Street
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Low Street and across Thurrock. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured for the work.
For anyone letting property in or around Low Street, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
New build mastic in Low Street: local notes
Low Street is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. 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 Low Street, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. For new homes near East Tilbury station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Low Street is about 3 miles east of Grays, in Thurrock. Across the RM18 area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Our area takes in 26 places across Thurrock. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 19 miles from Low Street.
We cover every part of the RM18 postcode area for new build mastic. Streets in the area include Station Road and Low Street Lane. Other places close to Low Street include East Tilbury (1 mile north-east), Linford (1 mile north), Chalk (3 miles south), Church Street (4 miles south-east) and Lower Higham (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stanford-le-Hope (4 miles north-east), Grays (3 miles west), South Ockendon (6 miles north-west), Balstonia (3 miles north), Corringham (4 miles north-east) and Aveley (7 miles west).
Around Low Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gateway Academy and The Kings Head pub, among other places. Low Street’s nearest station is East Tilbury station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Walton Hall Museum (1.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Common questions in Low Street
I let a flat near East Tilbury station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover Low Street for new build mastic?
Yes, Low Street is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll explain our choice.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Low Street and the rest of Thurrock.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Somewhere like Low Street needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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What affects the quote in Low Street
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites