Isle of Wight · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Rew Street, Isle of Wight
Our applicators work in Rew Street 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.
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
How we handle new build mastic in Rew Street
Developers send us the plot schedule and we work through it. Bathrooms, en suites, kitchens, frames and skirting are sealed ready for handover. We work on skirting & floors, bathrooms & en suites and kitchens, and people most often call us about untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and gaps opening as the house dries out and settles.
Around Rew Street, 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.
Every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in the Isle of Wight.
- Location
- Rew Street (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Rew Street can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
What the job involves on each surface
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. We use a sealant suited to kitchens.
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. Dust from the build is removed first.
What new build mastic looks like in Rew Street
Rew Street is within about 2 miles of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. 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 Rew Street, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We provide new build mastic to householders, landlords and businesses in Rew Street, as part of our work across the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage runs to 125 places, and Rew Street is one of them. We also work in Southampton, around 12 miles away.
We work across the PO31 postcode area for new build mastic. You will find streets such as Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road. Close by, we work in Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Rew Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Travellers Joy pub and Cowes Enterprise College and the streets around them. A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). Open spaces near Rew Street include Mill Hill.
Common problems we fix in Rew Street
New homes are full of moisture from plaster, screed and concrete, and it dries out over the first couple of years. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open, and sealant that can’t keep up splits.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
For jobs in and around Rew Street, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long the guarantee is
- Which colour the sealant will be
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Silicone is usually left for about a day to cure enough for use.
Leave a failed new-build seal and water can reach the floor and the ceiling below. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant and protects the rest of the house.
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The process
We bring everything the job needs with us. 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. Somewhere as small as Rew Street, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Each joint is checked for movement before any work starts.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
Leave it or put it right?
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. Older cottages and farmhouses around Rew Street can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What you get with us
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
FAQs for Rew Street
Is Rew Street in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Rew Street is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Rew Street?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Rew Street and the rest of the Isle of Wight, along with the rest of our area.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Photos of each sealant item help us quote. If something is not sealant, we will say so.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.