West Sussex · England
New Build Mastic in Rudgwick
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Rudgwick? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
What affects the cost of new build mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
About our new build mastic in Rudgwick
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. For small cosmetic gaps, that’s reasonable, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. We work on plot handovers, show homes and windows & doors, and common reasons people get in touch are new-build shower sealant that has already split and gaps behind new kitchen upstands.
Around Rudgwick, 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.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
More services for Rudgwick
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
For anyone letting property in or around Rudgwick, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
New build mastic around Rudgwick
Compared with the north and west, the South East gets less rain, 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 Christs Hospital station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For new build mastic in and around Rudgwick, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Rudgwick among them. For nearby work, see our Crawley page.
Work in RH12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
What’s near Rudgwick
We work in homes and buildings around Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House. Rudgwick’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. 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.
FAQs for Rudgwick
Will you come out to Rudgwick?
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.
Is Rudgwick in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Rudgwick is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
For failed seals that let water through, the best time is now. For small cosmetic gaps, waiting until the house has settled can save doing them twice.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take 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.
How much does new build mastic cost in Rudgwick?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. Send the list and a few pictures of the sealant items. We will flag anything that needs another trade.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Don’t wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Silicone is normally left for about a day to cure enough for use.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we’re treating. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Somewhere as small as Rudgwick, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
Signs you need new build mastic in Rudgwick
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, which takes a year or two to dry out. Drying timber shrinks and pulls joints apart and the sealant has to cope with the movement.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
Around Rudgwick, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What insurance they hold
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites