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New Build Mastic in Old Ford
Specialist new build mastic for Old Ford: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
About our new build mastic in Old Ford
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. If you’re dealing with frame joints opening as the plaster dries and smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging, we can help.
Much of London’s new housing is flats in larger developments. In a new development, snags are often reported through the developer or the managing agent, and shower seals that fail early, skirting joints that open up and gaps at thresholds are all common snags.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours in a single home, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a job in Old Ford, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor we will be working on and any lift or shared entrance.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- Every bit of the old builder’s sealant is cut out 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Advice
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
Watch the joints as the house settles. Hairline gaps can open as timber and plaster dry and can be resealed later.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- A tray or bath that isn’t properly supported, until it’s fixed
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
Joints and finishes in Old Ford homes
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind. Many of London’s new homes are flats in bigger developments, where snagging may go through the developer or managing agent.
For new homes near Hackney Wick station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. From the centre of Old Ford to the outskirts, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small.
All of E3, E15 and E9 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Old Ford
In Old Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Lea Tavern, Grove Hall Park and Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy. The nearest railway station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (3 miles south-west) and St Clement's Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Ford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
FAQs for Old Ford
Do you cover Old Ford for new build mastic?
Yes, Old Ford is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Old Ford?
In much of London, parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly, so mention what’s available when you book.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Should I wait before resealing?
Any seal that’s leaking should be redone straight away. For small cosmetic gaps, waiting until the house has settled can save doing them twice.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Report it to the builder first while you’re covered. Once that is done, or if they won’t put it right, we can reseal it properly.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we’re fully insured.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. The old sealant is cut out fully, the joint cleaned and primed where needed, and a new bead applied.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Old Ford, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Common problems we fix in Old Ford
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: caulk where water collects, or a rigid product on a moving joint. Neither lasts long.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
As a London address, Old Ford can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the colour is chosen
- How much experience the applicator has
Why deal with it now?
DIY kits don’t solve the main problems with new-build sealant: grit, unprimed surfaces and old layers underneath. Proper removal and preparation are what make it last. In older London homes, water behind a failed joint soaks into brick and timber without much sign, and by the time it shows on a wall or ceiling in Old Ford, the repair is bigger than the sealant job would have been.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why Old Ford customers choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- A choice of colours where the product allows
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