Expansion joint sealing in Anthill Common
Planning work on a movement joint in Anthill Common? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- Brittle, chalky sealant on external joints
- Chipped joint edges on forklift routes
- Joints where the bead has lost adhesion
Expansion joint sealing near Anthill Common
Photos, a specification or a quick description of the joints is enough to start a fixed quote.
From enquiry to sign-off
We schedule the visit to fit the site hours and access windows you give us. On the day, the work area is kept contained and tidy, and we check in with your contact before moving on to each new area. Jobs in and around smaller places like Anthill Common are typically planned as a single visit, so photos and measurements up front really help. That way the right products come on the day.
- The first job is to check each joint: how wide it is, how it moves and why the old seal let go.
- A fixed quote follows, naming the sealant and its movement class.
- The failed seal is removed and both faces are cleaned until sound and dry.
- We control the depth with backing rod or, in shallow joints, bond-breaker tape.
- After any primer the maker requires, the bead is applied and tooled so it grips two sides only.
- We check every joint before sign-off, and the work carries our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Let building users know which areas are affected
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Flag any permit to work we will need
Quotes
Every quote starts with the facts: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Share whatever details you have and we’ll fill any gaps with a visit.
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Expansion joint sealing in Anthill Common, done properly
If you need expansion joint sealing in Anthill Common, start with photos and joint lengths. Send them through our quote form, and we’ll arrange a site visit if needed, then send a fixed quote that names the sealant. You can also give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email to talk the joints through. Most enquiries involve leaks through car park deck joints onto the level below and spalled or broken joint edges in floors and decks, across brickwork movement joints, blockwork control joints and precast concrete panel joints. Whoever orders the work in Anthill Common, the brief is typically the same: a clear scope, tidy work and joints that don’t fail again.
Smaller community and commercial buildings around Anthill Common have their own movement joints in walls and floors. They’re easily forgotten until water gets in or an edge breaks.
We stand behind the joints we seal with a 12-month guarantee. That covers our preparation and application, and if something we did falls short, we return to it.
- Place
- Anthill Common (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Owners, agents and contractors
For main contractors, we work as the sealant subcontractor on new-build and refurbishment projects. Programme, specification and site rules come first.
Blocks and communal areas make up much of the work for housing associations and agents. We phase the work so people keep access, with each stage agreed with your site contact.
Signs you need expansion joint sealing in Anthill Common
Sun, rain and frost age external movement joints. UV hardens the surface, and the sealant loses its ability to stretch, so it can’t follow the movement any more.
Site and facilities staff are often the first to spot these:
- Damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed
- Brittle, chalky sealant on external joints
- Movement joints with split or torn sealant
- Layers of sealant in a movement joint
Business parks such as Parklands Business Park, 1.2 miles to the south-east of Anthill Common, have car parks, paved areas and long brick and panel elevations, all with movement joints.
Before you book anyone
- Are they CHAS accredited or on Constructionline?
- Whether primer will be used where the manufacturer specifies it
- The terms of the workmanship guarantee
- Who will actually carry out the work
Traffic, movement and joints around Anthill Common
Central London is about 59 miles from Anthill Common. The South East has large numbers of industrial estates and warehouses along the motorway corridors. Anthill Common sits in one of the drier corners of the country, the South East. Even so, yard and car park joints are only sealed when they’re dry and clean, and where de-icing salt is spread in winter, open joints let it in.
Hospital campuses such as Queen Alexandra Hospital, 4.2 miles south of Anthill Common, grow in stages, leaving movement joints wherever new blocks meet old.
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Our applicators travel to Anthill Common for work on movement joints. 723 places across Hampshire fall within our area, including Anthill Common. Sites around Portsmouth have their own page, about 7 miles away.
Anyone looking for expansion joint sealing in PO7 gets the same process as the rest of our area: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. Streets here include Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road. Just outside Anthill Common, we also work in Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Bigger towns within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Anthill Common
Recent enquiries here include premises near Fox and Hounds pub. For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What the job involves on each surface
Internal floor movement joints
Floor joints include saw-cut joints and construction joints. A semi-rigid filler is common in trafficked industrial floors, with a flexible sealant where movement is larger.
Podium joints
Podiums take foot traffic, planters and weather. A sealant suited to both traffic and exposure is used.
Nearby places to Anthill Common
What else we do in Anthill Common
Aftercare for building managers
Cleaning and maintenance staff play a part too. Share these points with them:
- Keep stones and debris out of open joint lines
- Avoid parking heavy plant or pallets on joint lines
- Record the sealant used and the date in the O&M file
- Put movement joints on the planned maintenance inspection round
Movement joints belong on the planned maintenance inspection list. Early splits and edges starting to lift show up on a routine check and long before edges start to break. If anything looks wrong, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email with photos.
Unsupported floor joint edges spall under forklift and pallet-truck wheels. Broken arrises jolt trucks, loads and drivers, and the damage spreads along the joint. Sealing early protects the edges.
How the quote is worked out
These are the things that shape the price:
- The size and state of each joint
- Distance, for remote addresses
- Specialist products, such as fire-rated or hygienic sealants
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
Access can matter as much as the joints themselves: easy-to-reach joints are quicker than those that need equipment to get to. Tell us how the joints are reached and call for a quote.
What we need to price the job
There’s no need for a formal survey. These details are enough to start:
- Specification clauses that apply
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- The type of building and who uses it
- Any dates the work must fit around
Tell us about the building, the joints and when you need the work done, and we will put a fixed quote together. To get it moving, phone 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
Common questions from Anthill Common clients
Is hospital work, at somewhere like Queen Alexandra Hospital, something you do?
Yes, hospitals are one of the sectors we cover. The estates team’s permit system and infection-control rules come first, and the work is planned around them.
Do you cover business parks and estates near Anthill Common, such as Parklands Business Park?
Yes. We cover Anthill Common and the area around it, including industrial estates, business parks and retail parks such as Parklands Business Park. A few photographs and the unit address let us price the work.
Is Anthill Common in your area?
Yes. Sites across Anthill Common are covered, and the same phone number covers every area.
What happens if old sealant might contain asbestos?
Some older mastics, especially in pre-2000 buildings, can contain asbestos. Before we disturb old sealant in an older building, we ask to see the asbestos register or survey, and work stops until any suspect material has been tested. We don’t remove asbestos-containing materials.
Do your applicators hold CSCS cards?
Yes. If you need card details for site access, tell us and we’ll confirm them with the quote.
What if the joint edges are damaged?
Broken arrises have to be put right before resealing. Sealing over them leads to early failure.
How long does movement joint sealing take?
The metres of joint, the access and the amount of removal decide it. As a guide, it normally takes a few hours to several weeks, depending on how many metres of joint there are and how much old sealant or filler needs removing.