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New-build mastic & snagging in North Street, Kent
New build mastic for North Street, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
How we handle new build mastic in North Street
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. For small cosmetic gaps, that’s reasonable, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. Common call-outs are for skirting joints opening in the first winter and gaps opening as the house dries out and settles, across kitchens, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors.
Older homes in small places like North Street often have timber floors that move with the seasons, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in North Street and across Kent.
- Location
- North Street (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself generally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, depending on the size of the job. In a small place like North Street, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
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.
North Street: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like North Street?
Yes, North Street is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you work for landlords with property near Faversham station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Should I go to my builder first?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. If that does not work out, we’re happy to quote.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
How long before the joint can be used?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will tell you how long to leave the joint.
How long does new build mastic take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
New homes dry out and move in their first couple of years, and sealant is often applied quickly onto dusty surfaces. Both lead to early failure.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
Signs you need new build mastic in North Street
Sealant applied onto damp surfaces does not bond well. Site programmes do not always leave time for joints to dry before the sealant goes on.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
If you’ve bought a new home near Faversham station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is
- What insurance they hold
- Who turns up on the day
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
What affects the quote in North Street
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The size of the job
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the property is
- The problem you’ve noticed
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- A tray or bath that is not properly supported, until it’s fixed
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
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.
Plot handovers
Plot mastic is carried out to the developer’s schedule. Each joint is cleaned and primed where needed to keep callbacks down.
Why it’s worth doing now in North Street
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal cannot. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few photos. In a small place like North Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Every job guaranteed for a year
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New homes and floors in North Street
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.
Around North Street, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For new build mastic in and around North Street, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We cover Kent from our Crawley base, North Street included. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (36 miles or so).
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for new build mastic. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
Around North Street
In North Street, that means homes and buildings near The Abbey School. The closest station to North Street is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).