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New-build mastic & snagging in West Malling, Kent
New build mastic across West Malling and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
Clean the sealant with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off it, which can damage the surface.
Don’t let the snagging period run out with sealant problems unreported. After that, putting it right may fall to you.
New build mastic in West Malling
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. Fresh silicone cannot bond to the old layer, so the joint is cut out, cleaned, dried and resealed. Common call-outs are for worktop and upstand sealant coming away and second-fix sealing on new plots, across kitchens, windows & doors and bathrooms & en suites.
For a new home in or near West Malling, it’s worth checking the sealant early. Gaps at skirtings, shower seals pulling away and missing mastic around frames are common snags.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- West Malling (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plot handovers
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
New build mastic around West Malling
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.
In and around West Malling, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Jobs in West Malling get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, West Malling among them. For nearby work, see our London page, about 26 miles away.
Jobs for new build mastic in ME19 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include High Street, Police Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around West Malling include the A20, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around West Malling: Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Landmarks near West Malling
Around West Malling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Manor Park Country Park, The Malling School and The Malling School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Malling station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Do you need new build mastic in West Malling?
New homes are full of moisture from plaster, screed and concrete, which takes a year or two to dry out. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open.
The most common problems we see are:
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
If you’ve bought a new home near West Malling station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Different surfaces, different methods
Plot handovers
Send us the schedule and any sealant specification and we’ll quote. Sealant work across the plot is covered.
Skirting and floors
Gaps under skirting are one of the most common new-build snags. We seal it with a flexible sealant that copes with the movement.
Questions from West Malling
Can you do new build mastic in West Malling?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and West Malling is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like West Malling?
Yes. West Malling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it worth resealing while the house is still settling?
Where water is getting through, don’t wait. Hairline cosmetic gaps can wait until the house has settled.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What does new build mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
Lots of new homes see sealant crack early, because the house is drying and settling. Rushed application on dusty surfaces makes it worse.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured for every job we do.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
- The problem you’ve noticed
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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How it works
You do not need to clear the whole room or building before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots in most cases. A visit to West Malling is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
For new build mastic in West Malling, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.