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New-build mastic & snagging in Ockham, Surrey
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ockham. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
New build mastic in Ockham
Across Ockham, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. One shower or a whole phase of plots, the method doesn’t change: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. If you’re dealing with worktop and upstand sealant coming away and cracks appearing as a new home settles, we can help, whatever the surface.
Around Ockham, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Ockham (GU23)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. For a village or hamlet like Ockham, 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 down to clean surfaces.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- 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 stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal cannot. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few photos and we will give you a straight answer. In a small place like Ockham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why us?
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- We’re fully insured
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Ockham questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Horsley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Ockham?
Yes, Ockham is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does new build mastic take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
It depends on whether water is getting through. A leaking shower or bath seal should be redone right away, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. Sealing over old sealant looks fine for a few weeks, then lifts. We remove every bit of the old bead before resealing.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Broken tiles or a split tray
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
Towns and villages near Ockham
Also in Ockham
New build mastic in Ockham: local notes
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
If you’ve bought a new home near Horsley station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the GU23 postcode area, we cover new build mastic for homes and businesses. 395 places in Surrey are on our list, large and small. We also work in Crawley, around 17 miles away.
Jobs for new build mastic in GU23 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Near you in Ockham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Forest and the Highlands and The Black Swan pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Horsley station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
What we are called out for in Ockham
The first winter with the heating on dries a new home quickly. Skirting, frames and worktops pull away slightly and cracks appear in the sealant.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
Around Ockham, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What guarantee comes with the work
Different surfaces, different methods
Skirting and floors
As timber and screed dry, skirting and floors shift. Caulk cracks; a flexible sealant moves with it.
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. A kitchen sealant goes in there, food-safe where it’s needed.
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Record problems with dated pictures
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.