Kent · England
Old Hawkinge New Build Mastic
New build mastic across Old Hawkinge and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
How we handle new build mastic in Old Hawkinge
New homes move as they dry out. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. We’re often asked to deal with worktop and upstand sealant coming away and cracked sealant around new window and door frames, on windows & doors, kitchens and bathrooms & en suites.
Around Old Hawkinge, 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
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Somewhere like Old Hawkinge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
How to get a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
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What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
Common questions in Old Hawkinge
Will you come out to Old Hawkinge?
Yes. Old Hawkinge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Old Hawkinge for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Old Hawkinge is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
Lots of new homes see sealant crack early as timber and plaster dry out. Rushed application on dusty surfaces makes it worse.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We work through plots to your schedule ready for handover. Tell us the plots and the joints involved for a clear quote.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
How much does new build mastic cost in Old Hawkinge?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a short description of the job.
How the job changes by surface
Skirting and floors
Gaps under skirting are one of the most common new-build snags. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Bathrooms and en suites
Trays and baths in new builds settle as they’re used. We reseal once the old bead is fully out and baths are filled before sealing.
When to call us in Old Hawkinge
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Neither lasts long.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
If you’ve bought a new home near Folkestone Central station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Is VAT in the price?
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Old Hawkinge, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Letting agents and landlords in Old Hawkinge can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
What affects the quote in Old Hawkinge
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The address or postcode of the job
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The problem you’ve noticed
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Joints and finishes in Old Hawkinge homes
Old Hawkinge is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
Around Old Hawkinge, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Old Hawkinge and the surrounding area. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for new build mastic. We also work in Chelmsford, about 53 miles from Old Hawkinge.
Every address in CT18 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Standen Lane and Church Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
What’s near Old Hawkinge
In Old Hawkinge, that means homes and buildings near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and White Horse pub. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Sugar Loaf Hill.
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
If you are 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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.