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South Alkham New Build Mastic
New build mastic in South Alkham from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
How we handle new build mastic in South Alkham
Across South Alkham, we work for both new-home owners and the builders handing those homes over. One shower or a whole phase of plots, the method does not change: cut out, clean, prime where needed and reseal neatly. We’re often asked to deal with sealant work across a run of new homes and worktop and upstand sealant coming away, across skirting & floors, kitchens and windows & doors.
Somewhere as small as South Alkham, new homes tend to be conversions, self-builds or a few houses rather than an estate. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly.
Every job is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- South Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you’re covered
- Get a leaking seal dealt with right away
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in saves a harder job later.
Common problems we fix in South Alkham
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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
For new homes near Kearsney station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What insurance they hold
- How the colour is chosen
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Questions from South Alkham
Is South Alkham in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and South Alkham is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Will you come out to South Alkham?
Yes, South Alkham is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
We use white, clear or a colour to suit the finishes. Let us know your preference when you ask for a quote.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Photos of each sealant item help us quote. If something is not sealant, we’ll say so.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, so sealing over the top fails quickly. The old sealant always comes out first.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We check and reseal the frame edges.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
New build mastic around South Alkham
South Alkham is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. 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.
In and around South Alkham, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in South Alkham is covered for new build mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. South Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for new build mastic. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 52 miles away.
All of CT15 is covered for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. New build mastic is available to properties on Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road. We also cover the places around South Alkham: Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
What’s near South Alkham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sladden Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to South Alkham is Kearsney station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. 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. In a small place like South Alkham, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- 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’re given the cure time.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for 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’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in South Alkham
Letting agents and landlords in South Alkham can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Quotes for new build mastic in South Alkham
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Access and height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The product the joint needs
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it has been sealed before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.