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New Build Mastic in Stubb's Cross
New-build sealant joints in Stubb's Cross need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
How we handle new build mastic in Stubb's Cross
Our new-build work comes in two parts: plot mastic for developers, and putting right failed sealant for people who’ve bought a new home. Both get the same care over preparation since hurried prep is behind a lot of new-build failures. If you have messy sealant that spoils new finishes and sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces, we can put it right, on plot handovers, windows & doors and show homes alike.
Work in a small place like Stubb's Cross just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Stubb's Cross (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Raise failed sealant with the developer while you are covered
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It’s useful if you need to raise other issues later.
Report failed sealant to the builder while you are in the snagging period. Once it ends, the repair may be down to you.
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stubb's Cross
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
Different surfaces, different methods
Show homes
We seal show-home bathrooms, kitchens and frames to a tidy standard. We’ll plan around viewing times.
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. Dust from the build is removed first and prime where the product needs it.
What we’re called out for in Stubb's Cross
Once people move in, baths and trays take weight and bed down. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and the sealant may split.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
For new homes near Ashford International station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Nearby places to Stubb's Cross
Also in Stubb's Cross
New build mastic around Stubb's Cross
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
Around Stubb's Cross, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stubb's Cross gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Stubb's Cross among them. Crawley is on our list too, about 45 miles from Stubb's Cross.
Our applicators cover all of the TN26 postcode area for new build mastic. Streets in the area include Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Around Stubb's Cross
Around Stubb's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and Queen's Head Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Stubb's Cross includes Orlestone Forest.
Stubb's Cross: your questions answered
Will you come out to Stubb's Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Ashford International station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you use white or clear sealant?
White and clear are the most common, but sealant comes in other colours too. We match the colour to the finish.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product and the conditions. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
If the seal has failed and water is getting in, do it now. Small gaps that are just cosmetic can be resealed once movement has slowed.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Stubb's Cross and the rest of Kent, along with the rest of our area.
Leave it or put it right?
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but a leaking seal cannot. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few photos. In a small place like Stubb's Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why Stubb's Cross clients choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- We’re fully insured
- We never seal over old sealant
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
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What happens on the day
On the day, we look over the joints with you first. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. In a small place like Stubb's Cross, 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.
- Surfaces are cleaned of building dust and primed where needed.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.