Hampshire · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Rake, Hampshire
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes in Rake, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
Leave it or put it right?
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but a leaking seal can’t. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few pictures. In a small place like Rake, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Old sealant always removed completely
New build mastic in Rake
Our new-build work comes in two parts: plot mastic for developers, and putting right failed sealant for people who’ve bought a new home. In both, preparation makes the difference. We’re often asked to deal with shower seals failing in the first year or two and gaps opening as the house dries out and settles, across kitchens, show homes and bathrooms & en suites.
Work in a small place like Rake just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Rake (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What new build mastic looks like in Rake
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.
Around Rake, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it. For new homes near Liss station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Rake gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Rake is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Portsmouth is on our list too, around 19 miles away.
Every address in GU33 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Rake
Around Rake, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sun Inn, among other places. The closest station to Rake is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
Places near Rake
What else we do in Rake
Your questions about new build mastic in Rake
Is Rake within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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 work for landlords with property near Liss station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Should I go to my builder first?
Start with your builder while their snagging or warranty period runs. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
Ventilation matters in a new home, which is still drying out. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
What the job involves on each surface
Bathrooms and en suites
En suite showers are a common source of leaks into the room below. A proper reseal keeps water in the tray.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. We cut it out and reseal neatly.
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. In a small place like Rake, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
How we quote for new build mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Access and height
- When we can work, for business premises
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Where the property is
- The problem you’ve noticed
If you are in Rake and need new build mastic, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
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. Everything old must be removed first.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.