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New Build Mastic in Lower Hardres
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Lower Hardres? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
Why act early in Lower Hardres
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Hardres, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Why book with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Over 20 years’ experience
New build mastic in Lower Hardres
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a seal that is letting water through needs doing now. Common call-outs are for gaps behind new kitchen upstands and cracks appearing as a new home settles, on kitchens, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors.
Around Lower Hardres, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Place
- Lower Hardres (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lower Hardres
Also in Lower Hardres
Landlord and commercial work in Lower Hardres
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
We work through plots to your schedule, sealing each room ready for handover. Joints are prepared properly before sealing to keep callbacks down.
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. The joint is stripped back before the new bead goes in.
New build mastic around Lower Hardres
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Around Lower Hardres, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Lower Hardres or further out, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. We also work in Chelmsford, about 43 miles from Lower Hardres.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for new build mastic. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Around Lower Hardres
Around Lower Hardres, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Duck pub and the streets around them. Lower Hardres’s nearest station is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How we quote for new build mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How much there is to do
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on. The job normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Somewhere like Lower Hardres needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Common questions in Lower Hardres
I let a flat near Canterbury East station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Lower Hardres for new build mastic?
Yes, Lower Hardres is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. We always remove the existing bead, then clean and prime the joint, before resealing.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. We work through plots to your schedule, room by room. Tell us the plots and the joints involved for a clear quote.
When to call us in Lower Hardres
Fresh sealant can be knocked or cut by trades finishing off. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak, and the problem shows up after you move in.
People usually contact us after spotting something like this:
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
For new homes near Canterbury East station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
What sealant work can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Lower Hardres
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites