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New Build Mastic in Workhouse Hill
New build mastic for Workhouse Hill and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathrooms and en suites
New-build bathrooms and en suites are where sealant fails most often. The old sealant comes out and anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in after cleaning and priming.
Skirting and floors
As timber and screed dry, skirting and floors shift. We use a flexible product rather than caulk painted or coloured to suit.
New build mastic in Workhouse Hill, done properly
Dust is the enemy of new-build sealant. We clean every joint thoroughly and prime where the surface and product need it, so the new bead bonds properly rather than sitting on a layer of grit. We work on skirting & floors, show homes and kitchens, and people most often call us about sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces and leaking shower tray seals in a new home.
Around Workhouse Hill, older homes often have timber floors that move through the year, so skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant rather than a rigid filler.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Workhouse Hill (CO4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. The work generally takes a few hours in a single home. Somewhere as small as Workhouse Hill, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- The finished joints are checked and the cure times given.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Ask for a quote
For new build mastic in Workhouse Hill, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Workhouse Hill
Water getting past a failed seal in a new build reaches walls and floors that are still settling. Resealing promptly protects the new finishes around it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Workhouse Hill can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Workhouse Hill customers choose us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
Common problems we fix in Workhouse Hill
Sealant applied onto damp surfaces doesn’t bond well. Site programmes don’t always leave time for joints to dry before the sealant goes on.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
Around Workhouse Hill, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the cure time is
New homes and floors in Workhouse Hill
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 Colchester station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Workhouse Hill is about 4 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Every kind of property in Workhouse Hill is covered for new build mastic. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, and Workhouse Hill is one of them. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 23 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the CO4 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Wet Lane and Workhouse Hill or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Workhouse Hill include Boxted (1 mile east), Boxted Cross (1 mile east), Langham (2 miles east), Hornestreet (2 miles east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles south), Braintree (15 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Witham (15 miles south-west), Harwich (15 miles east) and Camulodunum (5 miles south).
Near you in Workhouse Hill
For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, roughly 3.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (4.2 miles south) and Severalls Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Workhouse Hill includes Westhouse Wood.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Clean sealant with mild detergent, not abrasives
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
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.
Your questions about new build mastic in Workhouse Hill
Can you do new build mastic in Workhouse Hill?
Yes, Workhouse Hill is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Workhouse Hill within the area you cover?
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.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
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 we start.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
How do I get a quote for new build mastic in Workhouse Hill?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
Any seal that is leaking should be redone straight away. For small cosmetic gaps, waiting until the house has settled can save doing them twice.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The rough size of the job
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.