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New-build mastic & snagging in Lyminge, Kent
New build mastic across Lyminge and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
About our new build mastic in Lyminge
Across Lyminge, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. One shower or a whole phase of plots, the method does not change: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. If you’re dealing with sealant that never bonded to the surface and cracked sealant around new window and door frames, we can help, on kitchens, windows & doors and skirting & floors alike.
Work in a small place like Lyminge just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Lyminge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots for a typical job. In a small place like Lyminge, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- 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.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
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What else we do in Lyminge
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. It’s resealed with an exterior sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
Joints and finishes in Lyminge homes
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.
In and around Lyminge, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in CT18, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 49 miles away.
Work in CT18 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Lyminge
Lyminge’s nearest station is Sandling station, about 2.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Tolsford Hill.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- A tray or bath that isn’t properly supported, until it’s fixed
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Signs you need new build mastic in Lyminge
Not every new-build joint gets the right sealant: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Both fail early.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
If you’ve bought a new home near Sandling station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long to leave it before use
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How hidden problems are handled
FAQs for Lyminge
Do you cover smaller places like Lyminge?
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 do new build mastic in Lyminge?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Lyminge is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we will quote it together.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
What information do you need?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus photos if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
Leave the sealant for the cure time we give you before showering or bathing. Silicone is generally left for about a day to cure enough for use.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
Landlord and commercial work in Lyminge
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.