Kent · England
New Build Mastic in Shorne
Problem with your new-build sealant joints in Shorne? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Shorne
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across Shorne. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. Typical jobs include beads laid onto grit and dust from the build and new-build shower sealant that has already split, on show homes, kitchens and windows & doors.
Around Shorne, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Shorne and across Kent.
- Location
- Shorne (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Record problems with dated photos
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Watch the joints as the house settles. Small gaps can appear as the house dries.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Early resealing keeps the job small and the new finishes intact.
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before any work starts. Sealant won’t put right:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
FAQs for Shorne
Is Shorne in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Shorne is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Higham station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. We always remove the existing bead, the joint cleaned and primed where needed, and a new bead applied.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If they’re slow or the fix doesn’t last, we can help.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
New build mastic around Shorne
Shorne is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. 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.
Around Shorne, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. From the centre of Shorne to the outskirts, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, and Shorne is one of them. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 22 miles away.
We work across DA12 for new build mastic and the streets around it. If you need new build mastic at a property on The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Near you in Shorne
Around Shorne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School. Shorne’s nearest station is Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shorne include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Towns and villages near Shorne
What else we do in Shorne
What happens if it’s left?
The builder is generally the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it keeps failing or isn’t dealt with, we can reseal it properly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shorne can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Full insurance on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- We never seal over old sealant
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
How it works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take 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 Shorne, 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 we start.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Related advice
Do you need new build mastic in Shorne?
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: caulk where water collects, or a rigid product on a moving joint. Neither lasts long.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
If you’ve bought a new home near Higham station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
Landlord and commercial work in Shorne
If you manage several properties in or around Shorne, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Landlords and agents in Shorne can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.