Kent · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Maxton, Kent
Our applicators work in Maxton on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
New build mastic in Maxton, done properly
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first, and if it is not put right, get in touch with us. Common call-outs are for sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and joints pulling apart as timber shrinks, across kitchens, show homes and windows & doors.
Older homes in small places like Maxton often have timber floors that move with the seasons, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Maxton (CT17, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents.
Do not let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. After that, putting it right may fall to you.
What we are called out for in Maxton
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops and cracks appear in the sealant.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
If you’ve bought a new home near Dover Priory station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Is VAT in the price?
Common questions in Maxton
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Dover Priory station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you cover Maxton for new build mastic?
Yes, Maxton 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 let us know what needs doing.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so sealing over the top fails quickly. We cut the old bead out completely.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
It’s common, and there are normally two reasons: the house moving as it dries, and sealant that never bonded properly. A proper reseal deals with both.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
Any seal that is leaking should be redone right away. For small cosmetic gaps, waiting until the house has settled can save doing them twice.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
- When we can work, for business premises
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
- The type of property
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Places near Maxton
Also in Maxton
Joints and finishes in Maxton homes
Maxton is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
In and around Maxton, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Across the CT17 area, we cover new build mastic for homes and businesses. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 55 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the CT17 and CT15 postcode area for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Maxton
We work in homes and buildings around Crown & Sceptre pub, Astor College for the Arts and St Edmund's Catholic School. The nearest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Maxton includes Dover Western Heights.
What happens if it’s left?
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal cannot. If you’re unsure which you have, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with photos. Around Maxton, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why us?
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Somewhere like Maxton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely down to clean surfaces.
- 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.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.