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Platt's Heath New Build Mastic
Specialist new build mastic for Platt's Heath: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and strong solvents, which can damage the surface.
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 in Platt's Heath
In a new home, every joint should have a clean, even bead. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water gets into the floor or walls. Typical jobs include gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall, on skirting & floors, bathrooms & en suites and kitchens.
Older homes in small places like Platt's Heath often have timber floors that move with the seasons, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Where
- Platt's Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Skirting and floors
Wet-area floor joints need a flexible seal. They get a flexible, water-resistant sealant.
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. We use a sealant suited to kitchens suited to the job.
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How we quote for new build mastic
We do not publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Access and height
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Common questions in Platt's Heath
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Lenham station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Platt's Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, including preparation and clearing up. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Common problems we fix in Platt's Heath
Sealant applied onto damp surfaces doesn’t bond well. Site programmes don’t always leave time for joints to dry first.
Look out for these signs:
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
In and around Platt's Heath, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long to leave it before use
- Who turns up on the day
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How hidden problems are handled
Landlords, agents and businesses in Platt's Heath
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Can I do it myself?
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours in a single home, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere like Platt's Heath needs a little journey planning: 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, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
For new build mastic in Platt's Heath, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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New homes and floors in Platt's Heath
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much 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 Lenham station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our applicators cover new build mastic for homes and businesses in Platt's Heath and nearby, as part of our work across Kent. Platt's Heath is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We also work in Chelmsford, about 37 miles from Platt's Heath.
We cover every part of ME17 for new build mastic and the streets around it. Local streets include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Platt's Heath: Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Around Platt's Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, Wishful Thinker pub and The Lenham School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).