Kent · England
New Build Mastic in Shottenden
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Shottenden, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Shottenden
If your new home has a leaking shower seal, open skirting joints or untidy sealant, we can help. If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, tell them first, and if it is not put right, get in touch with us. Typical jobs include joints pulling apart as timber shrinks and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover, across windows & doors, bathrooms & en suites and show homes.
Somewhere as small as Shottenden, new homes tend to be conversions, self-builds or a few houses rather than an estate. Every one needs its sealant and floor joints done properly, whatever the size of the site.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Location
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for new build mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The size of the job
What it costs 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
When you contact us, these details help:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The rough size of the job
- Where the property is
- If someone has resealed it before
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Joints and finishes in Shottenden homes
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.
For new homes near Selling station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For new build mastic in and around Shottenden, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Kent. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Shottenden is one of them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 39 miles away.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for new build mastic. You will find streets such as Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane. Close by, we work in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shottenden
Shottenden’s nearest station is Selling station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Shottenden questions
Can you do new build mastic in Shottenden?
Yes, Shottenden is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
How long before the joint can be used?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
How much does new build mastic cost in Shottenden?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Why has my new-build shower seal failed already?
A new house dries and settles for a year or two, and sealant is often applied quickly onto dusty surfaces. Either can make it fail early.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Should I go to my builder first?
While the snagging or warranty period runs, the builder should be your first contact. If they’re slow or the fix doesn’t last, we can help.
Do you need new build mastic in Shottenden?
Sealant applied onto damp surfaces does not bond well. Site programmes don’t always leave time for joints to dry before the sealant goes on.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
Around Shottenden, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is chosen
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Why it’s worth doing now in Shottenden
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shottenden can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- Fully insured
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Old sealant always removed completely
See our cost guide and what customers say.
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What sealant work can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Settlement cracks that need a surveyor
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Broken tiles or a split tray
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Shottenden
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows and doors
Draughts around new frames are often a sealant gap. We check and reseal the frame edges.
Kitchens
New-kitchen sealant is often applied in a rush. We remove it and reseal with a kitchen-suitable sealant.
What we do, step by step
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. In a small place like Shottenden, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- Finally, each room is checked and you are given the cure time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.