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New-build mastic & snagging in Reculver, Kent
New-build sealant joints in Reculver need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
How we handle new build mastic in Reculver
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. We work on skirting & floors, bathrooms & en suites and plot handovers, and people most often call us about sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and shower seals failing in the first year or two.
Older homes in small places like Reculver 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.
- Place
- Reculver (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. You get one visit and one clear quote. Around Reculver, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We agree the colour with you first
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Colour picked to suit the job
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Common questions in Reculver
Is Reculver in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Reculver is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Reculver?
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.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
That depends on the joint. A leaking shower or bath seal should be redone right away, while small cosmetic gaps can wait a while.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
How long does new build mastic take?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
When to call us in Reculver
On many sites, sealant goes on in the final rush before handover. Joints aren’t always cleaned of dust or primed, so the bead never bonds properly.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
For new homes near Herne Bay station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cure time is
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
How it works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. For a village or hamlet like Reculver, 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.
- Each joint is checked for movement before work begins.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Advice
When it isn’t the sealant
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Reculver
- Show homes
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
Also near Reculver
What else we do in Reculver
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
Watch the joints as the house settles. Small gaps can appear as the house dries.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
What the job involves on each surface
Windows and doors
On new builds, external frame sealant can be patchy. It’s resealed with an exterior sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Bathrooms and en suites
Trays and baths in new builds settle as they’re used. We reseal once the old bead is fully out with baths filled first.
New build mastic in Reculver: local notes
Reculver is within about 1 mile of the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so any gaps are best picked up early. Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Around Reculver, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Reculver to the outskirts, new build mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Reculver is one of 922 places in Kent we cover for new build mastic. We also work in Chelmsford, around 39 miles away.
Work in CT6 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Reculver
Around Reculver, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bishopstone Cliffs and The King Ethelbert Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.5 miles west.