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New-build mastic & snagging in West Stoke, West Sussex
New build mastic across West Stoke and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Sealant work across a run of new homes
New build mastic in West Stoke
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, and sealant applied in a hurry at handover can split. We work on bathrooms & en suites, kitchens and plot handovers, and the jobs we see most are joints pulling apart as timber shrinks and messy sealant that spoils new finishes.
For a small place like West Stoke, the journey and access are planned in advance, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
West Stoke: your questions answered
Is West Stoke within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers 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 Fishbourne station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Should I wait before resealing?
It depends on whether water is getting through. Failed seals in wet areas need doing now, while small cosmetic gaps can wait a while.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Joints and finishes in West Stoke homes
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For new homes near Fishbourne station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO18 postcode area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, West Stoke among them. We also work in Portsmouth, about 12 miles from West Stoke.
Our applicators cover all of PO18 for new build mastic and the streets around it. We cover properties on Downs Road and Lye Lane. Other places close to West Stoke include East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Stoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to West Stoke is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south. A little further out are Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
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Common problems we fix in West Stoke
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. A bead disturbed before it has cured may never seal properly and it shows once the home is in use.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
In and around West Stoke, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Who turns up on the day
- What insurance they hold
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Landlord and commercial work in West Stoke
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere like West Stoke needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Finally, each room is checked and you’re given the cure time.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
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What affects the quote in West Stoke
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
- When we can work, for business premises
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What sealant work cannot fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Show homes
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
Send us the schedule and any sealant specification. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, frames and floors to the agreed spec.
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. We reseal once the old bead is fully out.