West Hill construction mastic
We carry out mastic packages for new-build and refurbishment projects in West Hill and the surrounding area. Send photos or drawings for a fixed quote.
- Window and door perimeters that won’t pass inspection
- Sanitary sealant damaged by following trades
- External joints sealed in damp or cold conditions that are now failing
Need construction mastic in West Hill?
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
How we handle construction mastic in West Hill
Site managers want applicators who turn up with the right cards and paperwork. Our applicators are CSCS-carded, and we are CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, with public liability insurance in place. RAMS, an insurance certificate and CSCS details can be confirmed with the quote if you tell us what you need. The enquiries we see most involve window and door perimeters that won’t pass inspection and snag items on joints that need redoing before handover, on brick and block movement joints, floor and skirting junctions and internal decorators’ caulk. Looking for mastic applicators who cover West Hill? We have been sealing commercial buildings since 2005, CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member.
For a contractor on a smaller site near West Hill, one mastic visit at the right stage saves return trips. Tell us when scaffold comes down and when decoration finishes, and we’ll plan around those stages.
The 12-month guarantee covers our workmanship: the preparation, the sealing and the tooling. Damage, later alterations by others and movement beyond what the joint was designed for sit outside it.
- Where
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- 12 months on every job
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
What we can’t put right
A proper diagnosis includes knowing what sealant can’t do. You’ll hear from us if the cause turns out to be any of the following:
- Joint design decisions that belong to the architect or engineer
- Frame gaps too wide for sealant, which the installer needs to correct
- Fire-stopping design or sign-off (that’s for the designer, fire engineer and building control)
Not sure which it is? You can phone 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick and block movement joints
- Floor and skirting junctions
- Window and door perimeters
- Cladding and panel joints
- Sanitary and kitchen joints
- Internal decorators’ caulk
What we are called out for in West Hill
Wide, tapered or inconsistent gaps around frames are a common problem. Sealant has a range of joint widths it can cope with, so gaps outside that range need sorting by the installer first. We flag them early rather than filling them with sealant that won’t last.
Most enquiries start with something like this:
- New external sealant already peeling away
- A long mastic snag list close to completion
- Cracks opening in caulked internal joints
- Oversized or tapered gaps around new frames
On a healthcare site such as The Montefiore Hospital, 0.5 miles west of West Hill, new blocks and refurbishments go on while the hospital keeps running, so mastic work is sequenced carefully.
What your quote should include
- How long is the guarantee, and what does it include?
- How they handle RAMS and site documents
- Their plan for phasing and protecting the area
- What level of public liability insurance do they hold?
Mastic packages on West Hill sites
With the shore within about 1 mile, West Hill counts as a coastal location. Coastal exposure means perimeter and cladding joints work harder than on an inland job, and the sealant, primer and backing need choosing with that in mind. Central London is about 46 miles from West Hill. Building activity in the commuter belt runs from new flats near stations to business park refurbishments, and main contractors there need mastic that keeps to the programme.
Further education sites such as Waterbear College Brighton, less than half a mile to the south-east of West Hill, are extended and refurbished from time to time, with mastic often programmed into the summer break. Recladding or extending a unit at a site like Centenary Industrial Estate (to the north-east of West Hill) brings panel joints and frame perimeters into the programme.
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover commercial sites throughout West Hill, for single jobs and planned programmes alike. Our Brighton and Hove coverage takes in 29 places, large and small.
We take on mastic packages across the BN1, BN3 and BN2 postcode area, for business premises of every kind. For a building on Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue or nearby, we can quote for mastic packages. With the A2010 nearby, West Hill is straightforward for us to reach. Close to West Hill, our area also takes in Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Nearby towns on our patch include Portslade (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east).
Landmarks near West Hill
Recent enquiries here include premises near Brighton Girls, The Cow pub and Academy of Creative Training and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in West Hill itself: Brighton station. Nearby you will also find Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near West Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
On a refurbishment, there’s a choice between resealing existing frames and replacing them. If the frame is in good order, cutting out and resealing the perimeter can be all it needs, which is a much smaller cost. We will say so if a frame itself is the problem. Small buildings around West Hill suffer from failed joints as much as large ones. Early resealing avoids the damage that follows a leak.
The specified product makes a difference, and so does the preparation, from cutting out to priming and backing rod. Access, phasing and site rules also count.
Why us?
- Colours confirmed for the specified product
- Over 20 years of commercial sealing
- Fixed quotes based on photographs, drawings or a visit
- Fully insured, including public liability cover
Take a look at how commercial sealant jobs are priced or our accreditations and insurance.
Maintenance after handover
Your facilities or cleaning team can help the joints last. Pass these on to them:
- Ask installers to correct oversized gaps first
- Brief following trades on areas that have been sealed
- Put any product change through the designer first
- Brief the final clean team to avoid blades near sealant
After we’ve sealed an area, it helps to keep other trades from damaging the joints. New beads should be left to cure before cleaning or decorating nearby.
One unsealed frame can let water into finished internal areas. On a new building that means remedial work after decorating, and a delay to handover. Checking perimeters before internal finishes go on avoids it.
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathrooms, en suites and washrooms
On multi-unit schemes, consistency matters across hundreds of bathrooms. One applicator team gives the same finish everywhere.
Internal decorators’ caulk
Caulking is often done in a hurry by whoever’s on site. Done properly, it saves decorators time and gives a clean line and reduces snags.
From enquiry to sign-off
We begin with a short walk round with whoever looks after the building, agreeing which joints are in scope, where to start and what must stay open. After that, any old or failed material is removed, each joint is prepared and the new sealant goes in. For a site in West Hill, we plan so the whole job is done in one go where possible. Clear photos and measurements help us bring the right products.
- Drawings, specification and programme come to us.
- Quantities are measured and a fixed price returned.
- The sequence is agreed with the site manager.
- Plots or floors are sealed as they’re handed over.
- Joints are prepared, backed and sealed to the specification.
- Snags are cleared and the package signed off with our 12-month guarantee.
Before we start on site
- Tell staff and tenants when we’ll be in
- Share your working hours and any access restrictions
- Make sure the joints can be reached
Quotes
The quickest route to a quote is a few photos and the site postcode. Send them through the quote form, or ring 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings to discuss it first.
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West Hill: questions and answers
Would you work within a site like The Montefiore Hospital?
Yes. Healthcare sites are among the places we work. Work is phased so departments keep running, under the site’s own rules.
Does your area include sites such as Centenary Industrial Estate, near West Hill?
Yes, sites like Centenary Industrial Estate are within our area, along with the rest of West Hill. Photos and a short description are enough for a first look.
Will you just go over the old sealant?
No, never. Overlaying old sealant is a frequent cause of early failure, so everything comes out first.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes. Mastic Doctor is fully insured, public liability included.
How many days will you need on site?
The duration is planned around your programme and the access we are given. We’ll give you an estimate of time on site when we quote.
Can you handle several sites?
Yes. Several buildings can share a single quote, with one point of contact.
What does a mastic package normally include?
Window and door perimeters, internal decorators’ caulk where specified, sanitary joints, kitchens, movement joints and snagging. We price to the specification and drawings.