Kent · England
New Build Mastic in Tankerton
Specialist new build mastic for Tankerton: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Tankerton
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. In both, preparation makes the difference since hurried prep is behind a lot of new-build failures. If you have gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and sealant that never bonded to the surface, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In smaller places like Tankerton, new homes tend to come as small developments or single plots. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly from day one.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Tankerton
When the heating goes on in the first winter, the house dries fast. Gaps open along skirting, frames and worktops and cracks appear in the sealant.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
In and around Tankerton, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
- Are they insured?
- What preparation is included
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. A visit to Tankerton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
For new build mastic in Tankerton, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Tankerton: your questions answered
I let a flat near Whitstable station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is Tankerton in your area for new build mastic?
Yes, Tankerton is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
How do I get a quote for new build mastic in Tankerton?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send us the plot schedule and we’ll quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
That depends on the joint. A leaking shower or bath seal should be redone straight away, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
It’s common, and there are normally two reasons: movement as the house dries and settles, and sealant laid onto dust without primer. A proper reseal deals with both.
What affects the quote in Tankerton
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Which sealant suits the joint
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Joints and finishes in Tankerton homes
Tankerton is within about 1 mile of 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, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you’ve bought a new home near Whitstable station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Tankerton gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (35 miles or so).
All of CT5 is covered for new build mastic. Streets in the area include Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Tankerton: Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Around Tankerton
We work in homes and buildings around The Whitstable School and Monument Public House, among other places. The closest station to Tankerton is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why deal with it now?
Sealant done properly at handover means fewer callbacks. Every return visit for a failed seal takes time and most come down to preparation. In a smaller place like Tankerton, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Record problems with dated photos
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in saves a harder job later.
Also near Tankerton
What else we do in Tankerton
What the job involves on each surface
Skirting and floors
New homes often develop a gap between skirting and floor. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. We cut it out and reseal neatly.