Expansion and movement joint sealing in Arundel, West Sussex
Expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors in Arundel and across West Sussex. CHAS accredited and fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Water getting into the wall through a failed joint
- New sealant over old, now failing
- Water dripping through deck or ramp joints
Expansion joint sealing in Arundel
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Expansion joint sealing in Arundel
Joint design counts for as much as the sealant itself. Joint width must suit the movement and the movement class of the sealant, and depth is controlled using closed-cell backing rod, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints. For wider joints, many sealant makers recommend a width-to-depth ratio, often around 2:1. If you have expansion joints filled with dirt and stones and movement joints with split or torn sealant, we can help, whatever the surface. Looking for mastic applicators who cover Arundel? We have been sealing commercial buildings since 2005.
Rural business units around smaller places such as Arundel often have new slabs laid inside older buildings. Joints in those slabs need a product suited to whatever runs over them, from pallet trucks to foot traffic.
A 12-month guarantee applies to all our work. If an installation problem shows up, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form and we’ll arrange a return visit.
- Place
- Arundel (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on every job
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Aftercare for building managers
Problems stay small when the joints are checked regularly. In particular:
- Inspect movement joints alongside other routine building checks
- Treat a small split as a warning, not a cosmetic issue
- Inspect exposed joints once the cold weather has passed
- Clear dirt from joint lines during routine cleaning
Keep wheels, feet and water off new joints until the sealant has cured. How long that takes depends on the product, the temperature and the depth of the joint, and we confirm it for each area before we leave. Barriers left in place until then protect the finish.
Rain gets into walls through torn brick and block movement joints. It can surface inside as damp a long way from the joint, well after the seal first opened. Catching it early keeps the water outside.
For managing agents and facilities managers
For main contractors, we work as the sealant subcontractor on new-build and refurbishment projects. We work to your programme, your specification and your site rules.
If you look after buildings for someone else, clear figures and clear communication matter. You get a fixed quote, an agreed scope and a walk round at the end.
What happens if it’s left?
Spot repairs can be useful on a tight budget. The remaining sealant is often close to failing too, and a second visit means paying for access again. Where it helps, we quote both options. In a smaller place such as Arundel, getting a contractor back for a second visit takes time, so we’d suggest renewing all the joints that are going, not just the worst.
A quote for movement joints depends on quantities, condition and access. Ask us for a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Work carried out by CSCS-carded applicators
- Failed material removed, not covered up
- 12 months’ guarantee on every job
- CHAS accredited
See our cost guide and our accreditations.
Where floor joints take the most wear near Arundel
The 3 miles around Arundel take in at least three named trading estates, business parks or retail parks. Their warehouses, yards and car parks are exactly where joints take the most punishment. Arundel is in the South East, one of the UK’s drier regions. 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.
For an occupier at a site such as The Vinery Industrial Estate, 2.5 miles to the east of Arundel, the joints at loading doors and dock levellers typically see the hardest wear. Schools such as St Philip's Catholic Primary School have movement joints in their walls and floors that are easy to overlook. Hospital campuses such as Arundel & District Community Hospital (to the north-west of Arundel) grow in stages, leaving movement joints wherever new blocks meet old.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover commercial sites throughout Arundel, whether it’s a single job or part of a planned programme. Arundel is one of 373 places we cover in West Sussex. Our Brighton page has more on work in that area.
We cover the BN18 postcode districts for movement joints. If your site is on London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road or close by, send details and we will quote for movement joints. With the A27 and A284 nearby, Arundel is straightforward for us to reach. Just outside Arundel, we also work in Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). A short drive away, we cover Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Arundel
Around Arundel, our work takes us to commercial buildings near Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms, among other places. The closest station to Arundel is Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Arundel Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
When it isn’t the sealant
Honesty saves time and money. Fresh joints won’t solve:
- Joints too narrow for the movement, which need redesigning by the engineer
- Broken or spalled joint edges, which need repairing before any sealant goes in
- Movement on a scale no sealant is meant to absorb
If you’re not sure, just call 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Blockwork control joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Cladding panel joints
Questions about Arundel
Do you take on work at healthcare sites like Arundel & District Community Hospital?
Yes. Healthcare sites are among the places we work. Before anything starts, the estates team agrees permits, inductions and infection-control measures with us.
Do you cover business parks and estates near Arundel, such as The Vinery Industrial Estate?
Yes. We cover Arundel and the area around it, including industrial estates, business parks and retail parks such as The Vinery Industrial Estate. Send details of the unit and the work through our quote form for a quick quote.
What causes movement joint sealant to fail?
The way it has failed typically tells us why: a split through the middle points to over-stretching, while peeling from one face points to preparation or primer. Sometimes the edge material itself has failed.
Can the sealant be colour-matched?
In many cases, yes. Sealants are made in a wide range of standard colours, and matching to RAL references or nearby finishes is commonly requested. We confirm what’s available for the specified product when we quote.
Can one quote cover more than one building?
Yes. Several buildings can share a single quote, and you deal with one contact throughout across South East England, Greater London and Scotland.
Will you come and look before quoting?
It depends on the job. Simple work can often be priced from photos, and bigger or more complex jobs normally get a visit.
Is movement joint sealing guaranteed?
The 12-month guarantee applies to the workmanship. If a joint we sealed fails inside the 12 months, let us know.
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What affects the price in Arundel
There’s no standard rate for sealant work, since sites vary so much. What we take into account:
- The site’s rules and procedures
- Specialist products, such as fire-rated or hygienic sealants
- Joint width, depth and condition
- Any access equipment needed
Cost follows what’s involved: stripping out, preparation, sealing, access and phasing. Call for a fixed quote and we’ll explain how it’s made up.
Sending details for a quote
The more we know, the firmer the quote. When you get in touch, include:
- Specification clauses that apply
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- Whether an asbestos survey exists
- Any dates the work must fit around
Quotes are fixed against the scope you send, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To ask for one, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
Our process
In a busy building, we agree a sequence with your contact so the disruption stays in one area at once. Each section is protected, cleaned back and sealed before the next one starts. What matters most for a job in Arundel is a clear list of what needs doing. A fixed quote follows.
- First the joints are inspected, widths measured and the type of failure noted.
- You receive a fixed quote stating the product and the movement it is rated for.
- Where areas have to stay open, we agree a phased sequence before starting.
- We strip the old sealant or filler and prepare each face until it’s sound and dry.
- Depth is controlled with backing, the faces are primed where the maker calls for it, then the bead is laid and tooled.
- We check each joint with you, confirm the cure time and sign off under our 12-month guarantee.
What we need from you
- Flag any permit to work we will need
- Agree which areas must stay open
- Send any specification or drawings in advance
Get a fixed quote
Need a figure for a tender or a budget? Send the scope and any drawings, and we’ll return a fixed quote that you can work with. If you have questions first, ring 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.