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New Build Mastic in Colchester
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- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
New build mastic in Colchester
A new house keeps drying out and settling for its first couple of years. Timber dries and shrinks, and baths and trays settle, so sealant that was laid quickly before handover often cracks. If you have skirting joints opening in the first winter and gaps opening as the house dries out and settles, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Commercial units around a large town like Colchester generally 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 one-year guarantee.
What happens if it’s left?
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. For businesses in Colchester, a room closed because of a leak or mould costs more than the sealant, so it pays to replace failing joints before they get that far.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why us?
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Full insurance on every job
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- A choice of colours where the product allows
See our cost guide or what customers say.
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Damaged fittings that need replacing
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Kitchens
- Skirting & floors
Surface by surface
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. We clean out building dust before sealing and prime where the product needs it.
Show homes
We seal show-home bathrooms, kitchens and frames ready for viewings. We will plan around viewing times.
Landlord and commercial work in Colchester
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Towns and villages near Colchester
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Colchester: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Colchester Town station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Can you do new build mastic in Colchester?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Colchester is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Who should fix failed sealant in a new build?
Your builder, if you are 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.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Is it normal for sealant to crack in a new home?
There are generally two causes: movement as the house dries and settles, and sealant laid onto dust without primer. Cutting it out and resealing properly fixes both.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
New build mastic in Colchester: local notes
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.
For new homes near Colchester Town station, it’s worth checking the sealant early, while snags are still fresh. In and around Colchester, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Colchester is in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Colchester or further out, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, Colchester among them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 21 miles away.
All of CO4, CO3, CO2 and CO1 is within our area for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on High Street, North Station Road and Durham Square or a nearby road, we can help. Colchester is on the A12 and A120, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for new build mastic. If you’re just outside Colchester, we cover Camulodunum (1 mile west), Braiswick (1 mile west), Abbey Field (1 mile south), Lexden (1 mile west) and Beacon End (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Maldon (15 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles south-west), Halstead (12 miles west) and Heybridge (14 miles south-west). Colchester is one of the larger places we cover in Essex.
Local landmarks in Colchester
We work in homes and buildings around Bull Meadow, The Bay And Say Public House and St John's Green Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Colchester itself: Colchester Town station. Nearby you’ll also find Lion Walk (within half a mile south-east) and Essex County Hospital (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Westhouse Wood.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots in most cases. Where a business in Colchester needs to stay open, out-of-hours working can be arranged, while home visits are arranged within our normal working hours, Monday to Saturday.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
Advice
What affects the quote in Colchester
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the property is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- A few pictures by email, if you can
Every job is quoted individually. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details and send photos if you have them.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t seal over failed sealant yourself
- Wipe joints with warm soapy water
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
- Open a window or run the fan after bathing
Avoid standing on the rim of the bath or the edge of the tray while the sealant cures. 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.