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New Build Mastic in Yapton
New-build sealant joints in Yapton need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
How we handle new build mastic in Yapton
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across Yapton. One shower or a whole phase of plots, the method does not change: remove, clean, prime where needed, then a neat new bead. We work on skirting & floors, bathrooms & en suites and windows & doors, and people most often call us about skirting joints opening in the first winter and gaps behind new kitchen upstands.
Where new homes go up in smaller places like Yapton, it’s often a small development or a single plot. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly from day one.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Yapton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Kitchens
Sink joints are wet all the time. We use a sealant suited to kitchens.
Show homes
In a show home, the sealant is on display. We lay neat, even beads in colours to suit the finishes.
Nearby places to Yapton
Also in Yapton
Common problems we fix in Yapton
Not every new-build joint gets the right sealant: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Both fail early.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
Around Yapton, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured?
- The length of the guarantee
- Who turns up on the day
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. For a job in Yapton, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- Each joint is checked for movement before any work starts.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
Do not stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray in the first few weeks. If a bath or tray moves when you stand in it, get it looked at.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Getting it resealed properly, and any movement checked, stops it recurring.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Landlords and agents in Yapton can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Yapton: your questions answered
Is Yapton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Barnham station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
Your builder, if you’re still in their snagging or warranty period. After that, or if their repair keeps failing, we can do it and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Do you take on second-fix sealing for builders?
Yes. We carry out plot mastic and second-fix sealing for builders and developers. Send the schedule and any specification and we will give you a quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
If the seal has failed and water is getting in, do it now. Small gaps that are just cosmetic can be resealed once movement has slowed.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. We will tell you when we quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, wherever you are.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Broken tiles or a split tray
- Deciding who is responsible under a builder’s warranty
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Yapton
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
New build mastic around Yapton
Yapton is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. 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 Barnham station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh.
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you need new build mastic in Yapton, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover West Sussex, Yapton included. Yapton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for new build mastic. For nearby work, see our Portsmouth page (20 miles or so).
Work in BN18 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new build mastic at a property on Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the B2132, Yapton is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Yapton: Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Yapton
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Yapton is Barnham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.