East Sussex · England
Norlington New Build Mastic
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Norlington? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
How we handle new build mastic in Norlington
Building dust is behind a lot of failed new-build sealant. Each joint is cleaned of dust and primed where the product calls for it, so the sealant actually sticks. We work on plot handovers, bathrooms & en suites and show homes, and people most often call us about beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall.
Work in a small place like Norlington just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Norlington (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Norlington and across East Sussex. Several sites can be quoted together.
How it works
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours in a single home in most cases. For a village or hamlet like Norlington, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get 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, and add photos by email if you can.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it, which can damage the surface.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
What the job involves on each surface
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. The old sealant comes out and anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in after cleaning and priming.
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Common problems we fix in Norlington
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, and it dries out over the first couple of years. Drying timber shrinks and pulls joints apart, and sealant that can’t keep up splits.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
For new homes near Lewes station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What guarantee comes with the work
Leave it or put it right?
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but a leaking seal cannot. If you’re unsure which you have, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with photos. Older cottages and farmhouses around Norlington can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
Common questions in Norlington
Do you work for landlords with property near Lewes station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is Norlington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can I send you my snagging list?
Yes. Send the list and a few photos of the sealant items, and we’ll quote. We’ll tell you if anything on it isn’t a sealant job.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, large or small.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours in a single home. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Places near Norlington
Other services in Norlington
What new build mastic looks like in Norlington
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Around Norlington, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Norlington is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Jobs in Norlington get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our East Sussex coverage runs to 289 places, Norlington among them. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Every address in BN8 is covered for new build mastic. New build mastic is available to properties on Norlington Lane and Norlington Court and the roads around them. We also cover Broyle Side (1 mile east), Upper Wellingham (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west), Barcombe (2 miles north-west) and Rose Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Near you in Norlington
Around Norlington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringmer Primary and Nursery School and The Anchor pub and the streets around them. Norlington’s nearest station is Lewes station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Norlington includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.