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New Build Mastic in Maidstone
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homes and businesses in Maidstone and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
Your questions about new build mastic in Maidstone
Is Maidstone in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Maidstone is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Maidstone West station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. Second-fix sealing in bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors is part of what we do. We clean and prime joints properly to keep callbacks down.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
There are usually two causes: movement as the house dries and settles, and sealant laid onto dust without primer. A proper reseal deals with both.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send the list and a few pictures of the sealant items and we will give you a quote. We’ll tell you if anything on it is not a sealant job.
When is the sealant fully cured?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
New build mastic in Maidstone
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across Maidstone. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. We work on plot handovers, bathrooms & en suites and windows & doors, and the jobs we see most are smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging and internal frame sealant that has split.
Commercial units around a large town like Maidstone usually have concrete floors with joints that need filling and resealing as they wear. Homes need the same attention on a smaller scale, from skirting joints to shower seals.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Maidstone as everywhere else we work.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers so moisture does not sit on the sealant.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you’re in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you so report it promptly.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Maidstone
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
For anyone letting property in or around Maidstone, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What happens on the day
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 work takes a few hours in a single home for a typical job. In Maidstone, we work in everything from flats and family homes to offices and hotels. For each, it helps to know about access, parking and where the joints are.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out down to clean surfaces.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.
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What we are called out for in Maidstone
Fresh sealant can be knocked or cut by trades finishing off. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak and it shows once the home is in use.
Look out for any of the following:
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
In and around Maidstone, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cure time is
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Are they insured?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Why it’s worth doing now in Maidstone
The builder is usually the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it’s slow, or the same joint keeps failing, a proper reseal from a specialist is the next step. In a large rental market like Maidstone, tired sealant leads to tenant complaints about mould, damp and leaks. Sorting it between tenancies is easier than dealing with it mid-let.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Maidstone
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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What sealant work can’t fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
New build mastic around Maidstone
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 Maidstone West station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Jobs in Maidstone get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Maidstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for new build mastic. London is on our list too, about 31 miles from Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 postcode area for new build mastic. We cover properties on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill and the roads around them. With the A20 and A26 close by, Maidstone is easy for our applicators to reach for new build mastic. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Maidstone has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Near you in Maidstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School. Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.