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New Build Mastic in Maldon
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Maldon? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
What we cannot put right
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
How we handle new build mastic in Maldon
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. If you are dealing with new-build shower sealant that has already split and gaps behind new kitchen upstands, we can put it right.
In a town like Maldon, older houses sit alongside newer estates. In a newer home, sealant and floor joints are usually among the first things to need attention.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Maldon and everywhere else we cover.
Joints and finishes in Maldon homes
Maldon is within about 1 mile of the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. 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.
Around Maldon, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Maldon is about 15 miles south-west of Colchester, in Essex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Maldon can book us for new build mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, and Maldon is one of them. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 8 miles away.
Every address in CM9, CM3, CM0 and CM8 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Hill and Brooke Square, and we cover them all. You’ll find Maldon on the A414 and B1010, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for new build mastic. Close by, we work in Heybridge (1 mile north), Langford (2 miles north-west), Curling Tye Green (2 miles west), Broad Street Green (2 miles north) and Hazeleigh (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (15 miles north-east), Chelmsford (8 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (12 miles north-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south) and Billericay (13 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Essex, Maldon has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
What’s near Maldon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Plume School, Plume Library and The Ship And Anchor Public House, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Maldon include Maldon Wick.
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 a few hours in a single home. For a job in Maldon, we need access to where the work is and somewhere nearby to park. For outside work, let us know about side access, gates and any upper-floor joints.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
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What the job involves on each surface
Show homes
Tired or marked sealant in a show home can be renewed. The old bead comes out and a clean new one goes in.
Windows and doors
Draughts around new frames are often a sealant gap. We look at the joints and reseal where needed.
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
Keep an eye on the joints over the first couple of years. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry and can be resealed later.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in keeps the job straightforward.
When to call us in Maldon
Baths and trays settle under load once the home is lived in. A bath sealed empty drops slightly when filled, straining the joint.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
Whether the job is in Maldon itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether you can choose the colour
Maldon questions
Can you do new build mastic in Maldon?
Yes, Maldon is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Maldon?
All our work, in Maldon and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
Where water is getting through, do not wait. Hairline cosmetic gaps can wait until the house has settled.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
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Leave it or put it right?
Resealing everything on a snagging list in one visit is normally simpler than chasing joints one at a time. It’s one visit, one quote and one set of cure times for the lot. In a family home in Maldon, a failed seal around a bath or a frame lets water into places you cannot see, such as under the floor, behind a panel or into a wall. Whatever the joint, failed sealant only gets worse.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- You choose the colour before work begins
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: 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’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.