Kent · England
Westbere New Build Mastic
New-build sealant joints in Westbere need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
Early snagging is easier snagging. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak over time.
How we handle new build mastic in Westbere
Some new-home owners let the house settle before resealing. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. If you are dealing with untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list and frame joints opening as the plaster dries, we can help.
Around Westbere, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Westbere (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’re 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.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Westbere: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Westbere?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Sturry station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Why does sealant fail so quickly in new builds?
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.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
That depends on the joint. Failed seals in wet areas need doing now, but cosmetic gaps can wait for movement to slow.
Can I send you my snagging list?
Yes. We often work straight from a snagging list. We’ll go through the sealant items and agree what we’ll do.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
New build mastic around Westbere
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For new homes near Sturry station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. Around Westbere, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Westbere can book us for new build mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 41 miles from Westbere.
Work in CT2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. New build mastic is available to properties on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road. Other places close to Westbere include Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Westbere
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hersden Village Primary School, Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn and Frank Montgomery School and the streets around them. Westbere’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westbere include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Places near Westbere
What else we do in Westbere
What affects the cost of new build mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much there is to do
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Plot handovers
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Show homes
Leave it or put it right?
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal cannot. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few photos. In a small place like Westbere, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before work begins.
What you get with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathrooms and en suites
Baths, showers, basins and trays in new bathrooms are the most common new-build reseal. The old sealant comes out and anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in after cleaning and priming.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself normally takes a few hours in a single home, depending on the amount of work. For a village or hamlet like Westbere, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely down to clean surfaces.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
For new build mastic in Westbere, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.