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New-build mastic & snagging in Wickham, Hampshire
New build mastic in Wickham from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots for a typical job. In a smaller place like Wickham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- New sealant goes in, with baths filled first so they’re at their heaviest.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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About our new build mastic in Wickham
New homes move as they dry out. Timber shrinks, plaster dries and baths and trays bed down, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. If you’re dealing with skirting joints opening in the first winter and frame joints opening as the plaster dries, we can help, whatever the surface.
Homes around Wickham range from older cottages to newer houses, and their floors range just as widely, from timber that moves with the seasons to tiles laid on concrete. The sealant at skirtings and thresholds has to suit the floor it meets.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Wickham (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Wickham
It often makes sense to do all the sealant items on a snagging list together. You get one visit and one clear quote to plan around. In a smaller place like Wickham, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why book with us
- Fully insured
- We agree the colour with you first
- One-year guarantee on every job
- We leave the area clean and tidy
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
FAQs for Wickham
Do you work for landlords with property near Fareham station?
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 will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Will you come out to Wickham?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Do you work for developers?
Yes. We take on second-fix sealant work across new plots. Good preparation keeps snagging to a minimum.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. Over-sealing traps mould and water and soon fails. All the old sealant comes out before work begins.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send the list and a few photos of the sealant items and we’ll give you a quote. We will flag anything that needs another trade.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes a few hours in a single home, including the preparation. We will confirm how long when we quote.
How the job changes by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. The joint is stripped back before the new bead goes in and baths are filled before sealing.
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. We clean out building dust before sealing and primer used where needed.
Joints and finishes in Wickham homes
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day.
For new homes near Fareham station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Wickham to the outskirts, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Wickham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 8 miles away.
We work across the PO17 postcode area for new build mastic. Whether your property is on The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Wickham is on the A32 and A334, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Near you in Wickham
Around Wickham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old House Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wickham include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Common problems we fix in Wickham
Fresh sealant can be knocked or cut by trades finishing off. If it’s disturbed before curing, the joint can be left weak and it shows once the home is in use.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
In and around Wickham, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Landlord and commercial work in Wickham
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
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How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Watch the joints as the house settles. Small gaps can appear as the house dries and can be resealed later.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.