Medway · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Upper Bush, Medway
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper Bush. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
How the job changes by surface
Kitchens
New-kitchen sealant is often applied in a rush. We remove it and reseal with a kitchen-suitable sealant.
Plot handovers
Plot mastic is carried out to the developer’s schedule. Joints are prepared properly before sealing so the sealant lasts.
New build mastic in Upper Bush
A new build should have a neat, sound bead at every joint. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water reaches anything behind it. We are often asked to deal with sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and joints pulling apart as timber shrinks, across bathrooms & en suites, show homes and plot handovers.
Somewhere as small as Upper Bush, 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.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Upper Bush
The builder is usually the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it keeps failing or is not dealt with, we can reseal it properly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upper Bush can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Nearby places to Upper Bush
Other services in Upper Bush
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Silicone is generally left for about a day before water reaches them.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours in a single home. In a small place like Upper Bush, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- We clean out the dust and grit left from the build.
- Primer goes on where the surface and product need it, then the new sealant.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Advice
When to call us in Upper Bush
If plaster or screed was still damp when it was sealed, the bond suffers. On a busy site, joints aren’t always given time to dry.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
Around Upper Bush, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What your quote should include
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Are they insured?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Upper Bush: your questions answered
Is Upper Bush within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Bush 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.
Is Upper Bush in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Upper Bush is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Report it to the builder first while you’re covered. Once that is done, or if they won’t put it right, we will cut it out and reseal it.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. All our work carries a 12-month guarantee.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send it with pictures and we will quote for the sealant items. If something isn’t sealant, we will say so.
What does new build mastic cost?
There’s no set price, as it 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.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
New build mastic in Upper Bush: local notes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
For new homes near Cuxton station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. For new build mastic in and around Upper Bush, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Medway, Upper Bush included. Upper Bush is one of 68 places in Medway where we work for new build mastic. You can also see our page for London, roughly 24 miles from Upper Bush.
Work in ME2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Upper Bush, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Near you in Upper Bush
We work in homes and buildings around Strood Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.