Kent · England
Old Wives Lees New Build Mastic
Our applicators work in Old Wives Lees on plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
New build mastic in Old Wives Lees, done properly
Across Old Wives Lees, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. We work on windows & doors, show homes and skirting & floors, and people most often call us about cracks appearing as a new home settles and gaps between new skirting and floors.
In a village or hamlet like Old Wives Lees, new homes are more likely to be a barn conversion or a handful of houses than a big estate. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Place
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. We cut it out and reseal neatly.
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. Dust from the build is removed first.
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Why deal with it now?
Resealing everything on a snagging list in one visit is normally simpler than chasing joints one at a time. You get one visit and one clear quote to plan around. Older cottages and farmhouses around Old Wives Lees can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why book with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Colour picked to suit the job
Common questions in Old Wives Lees
Is Old Wives Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Chilham station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take a few hours in a single home, including preparation and clearing up. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. The old sealant is cut out fully, then clean and prime the joint, and a new bead applied.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
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 and we will talk you through it.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. We work through plots to your schedule ready for handover. Get in touch with the number of plots and the scope for a clear quote.
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
For anyone letting property in or around Old Wives Lees, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Record problems with dated pictures
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray while the sealant cures. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
New build mastic around Old Wives Lees
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.
In and around Old Wives Lees, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out new build mastic for homes and businesses in Old Wives Lees and nearby. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Old Wives Lees is one of them. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 39 miles from Old Wives Lees.
Every address in CT4 is covered for new build mastic. You will find streets such as Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Old Wives Lees: Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Around Old Wives Lees
We work in homes and buildings around Broadham Down and The Star Inn. For rail, the closest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When to call us in Old Wives Lees
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, and it dries out over the first couple of years. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open, and sealant that cannot keep up splits.
The most common problems we see are:
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
If you’ve bought a new home near Chilham station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Comparing quotes
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How much experience the applicator has
- The length of the guarantee
- What happens if the job turns out different
What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours in a single home. For a village or hamlet like Old Wives Lees, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- 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
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.