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New-build mastic & snagging in Ockley, Surrey
New build mastic for Ockley, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.
About our new build mastic in Ockley
Dust is the enemy of new-build sealant. We clean every joint thoroughly and prime where the surface and product need it, so the sealant actually sticks instead of bonding to the dust. We work on skirting & floors, kitchens and show homes, and people most often call us about cracked sealant around new window and door frames and skirting joints opening in the first winter.
Older homes in small places like Ockley often have timber floors that move with the seasons, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Ockley (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Ockley
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, which takes a year or two to dry out. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
For new homes near Ockley station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the colour is chosen
- What preparation is included
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Ockley
Other services in Ockley
What new build mastic looks like in Ockley
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 Ockley, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Whether you are in the middle of Ockley or further out, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Ockley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work for new build mastic. Our Crawley page covers work nearby.
Work in RH5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Ockley
In Ockley, that means homes and buildings near Wallis Wood and The Cricketers Arms Public House. Ockley’s nearest station is Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Questions from Ockley
Do you work for landlords with property near Ockley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Ockley for new build mastic?
Yes, Ockley is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. Fresh silicone doesn’t stick to the old layer, so it soon lifts and traps water. The old sealant always comes out first.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
For failed seals that let water through, the best time is now. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
What does new build mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. In a small place like Ockley, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
For new build mastic in Ockley, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Show homes
Show homes need sealant that looks right from day one. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
Windows and doors
External mastic around new windows and doors is sometimes rushed or missed. We reseal it with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Quotes for new build mastic in Ockley
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The amount of work
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The type of sealant required
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.