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New Build Mastic in Shortfield Common
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Shortfield Common, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
FAQs for Shortfield Common
Do you cover smaller places like Shortfield Common?
Yes. Shortfield Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. 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 Farnham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can new sealant go on top of the old bead?
No. Fresh silicone does not stick to the old layer, so it soon lifts and traps water. The old sealant always comes out first.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
What does new build mastic cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
Where water is getting through, do not wait. Hairline cosmetic gaps can wait until the house has settled.
Will it make a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
How we handle new build mastic in Shortfield Common
Across Shortfield Common, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: cut out, clean, prime where needed and reseal neatly. If you are dealing with cracks appearing as a new home settles and beads laid onto grit and dust from the build, we can help.
Around Shortfield Common, 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.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Shortfield Common (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shortfield Common
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Plot mastic is carried out to the developer’s schedule. Joints are prepared properly before sealing to keep callbacks down.
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.
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Get a leaking seal dealt with straight away
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Follow the cure time we give you
Do not stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray in the first few weeks. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Early snagging is easier snagging. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak.
When to call us in Shortfield Common
On many sites, sealant goes on in the final rush before handover. Dusty, unprimed joints are common, and the sealant sits on grit instead of the surface.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
In and around Shortfield Common, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Are they insured?
New build mastic around Shortfield Common
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.
For new homes near Farnham station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Our applicators cover new build mastic for homes and businesses in Shortfield Common and nearby, as part of our work across Surrey. Shortfield Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our Reading page covers work nearby.
We work across the GU10 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill. We also cover the places around Shortfield Common: Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Near you in Shortfield Common
In Shortfield Common, that means homes and buildings near Underdown nature reserve, Weydon School and St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, among other places. The closest station to Shortfield Common is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
Why deal with it now?
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Resealing promptly protects the new finishes around it. Around Shortfield Common, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- We never seal over old sealant
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- You choose the colour before work begins
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How we quote for new build mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The size of the job
- How easy the joints are to reach
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
What we do, step by step
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, including the tidy-up. For a village or hamlet like Shortfield Common, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.