Wokingham · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Wokingham
Professional new build mastic in and around Wokingham, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
Different surfaces, different methods
Skirting and floors
Gaps under skirting are one of the most common new-build snags. A flexible sealant closes it without cracking like caulk.
Kitchens
Beside the sink, the joint takes water every day. We use a sealant suited to kitchens suited to the job.
New build mastic in Wokingham
We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders, and snagging reseals for new-home owners. In both, preparation makes the difference since hurried prep is behind a lot of new-build failures. If you’re dealing with messy sealant that spoils new finishes and beads laid onto grit and dust from the build, we can help, whatever the surface.
Commercial units around a large town like Wokingham normally have concrete floors with joints that need filling and resealing as they wear. At home, it’s the same idea on a smaller scale: skirtings, thresholds and shower seals.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Wokingham.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wokingham
If you manage several properties in or around Wokingham, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Wokingham. We can quote a run of properties together.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
Don’t stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray while the sealant cures. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Mould takes hold quickly in sealant that has gaps or lifted edges. Resealing before mould gets in keeps the job straightforward.
Why deal with it now?
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. In a large rental market like Wokingham, tired sealant leads to tenant complaints about mould, damp and leaks. It’s simpler to sort between tenants than in the middle of a let.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before we start.
What you get with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Commercial jobs in Wokingham can be planned out of hours where a building can’t close, while home visits are arranged within our normal working hours, Monday to Saturday.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- 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.
- We tool every joint neatly and tell you when each area can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
New homes and floors in Wokingham
London and the South East are among the drier parts of the UK, but outside sealant still needs a dry, clean surface, so outdoor work is planned around the forecast.
If you’ve bought a new home near Wokingham station, the sealant around baths, showers and frames is worth checking in the first year or two.
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. If you need new build mastic in Wokingham, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We’re based in Crawley and cover Wokingham. We cover 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for new build mastic: RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10. You will find streets such as Station Road, Market Square and London Road, all of which we cover. Wokingham is on the A321 and A329, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for new build mastic. Nearby, we also carry out new build mastic in Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Around Wokingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Holt School, St Crispin's School and The Station Tap and the streets around them. Wokingham has its own railway station: Wokingham station. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Wokingham include Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
FAQs for Wokingham
Do you work for landlords with property near Wokingham station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Is Wokingham in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Wokingham is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
How long before the joint can be used?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Wokingham, along with the rest of our area.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient.
Can you match the sealant colour to my new kitchen or bathroom?
Most bathroom joints are white or clear, but sealant comes in other colours too. We choose one to suit the room and agree it with you.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
For failed seals that let water through, the best time is now. Cosmetic gaps can wait until the first year or two of movement has passed.
Common problems we fix in Wokingham
Once people move in, baths and trays take weight and bed down. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and can tear.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
In and around Wokingham, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What product goes in the joint
- How hidden problems are handled
- How long to leave it before use