Expansion and movement joint sealing in Gosport, Hampshire
Work needed on a movement joint in Gosport? We look at it, seal it with the right product and hand it over with a 12-month guarantee.
- Water dripping through deck or ramp joints
- Chipped joint edges on forklift routes
- Sealant peeling off one face of the joint
Expansion joint sealing for Gosport sites
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What we can’t put right
A proper diagnosis includes knowing what sealant can’t do. We will tell you if the real problem is one of these:
- Damaged metal nosings or cover plates over a joint
- Broken or spalled joint edges, which need repairing before any sealant goes in
- Waterproofing layers buried beneath the sealant
If in doubt, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Cladding panel joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Brickwork movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
Expansion joint sealing for commercial buildings in Gosport
Long runs of brick or block have movement joints built in that most people only notice when the sealant has gone. Once the seal fails, rain reaches the cavity and the joint can no longer close. The old seal comes out, backing goes in and a sealant with the right movement class is applied with primer where the maker calls for it. We work on cladding panel joints, car park decks and ramps and podiums and floor movement joints, and the usual reasons a site gets in touch are joints where the bead has lost adhesion and arrises breaking up along floor joints. Most enquiries from Gosport start with one failed joint and grow into a wider look at the building: we check the joints around it and give you an honest view of what needs doing now and what can wait.
In a town the size of Gosport, floor joints are mostly in industrial and trade units, supermarkets and car parks. Small units are often busy, so joints are done at times that suit the occupier.
Our workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months, in Gosport as everywhere else we work. If a joint we sealed fails because of how it was installed, we come back and put it right.
- Place
- Gosport (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on every job
- Quotes
- A fixed quote before we start
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
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When to bring in a specialist
Putting right a botched joint often costs more than sealing it well at the start, because the whole bead must be removed and the faces cleaned back again. For that reason, many FMs and contractors use a sealant specialist from the outset.
What you see is the finished bead, but most of the work is hidden. Backing rod, primer where specified and a joint designed to move with the building are where general trades tend to cut corners.
Owners, agents and contractors
CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, we are straightforward to vet for your supplier list. We are fully insured, and our insurance certificate can go with the quote.
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Tell us what site paperwork you need, such as RAMS, an insurance certificate or CSCS details, and we will confirm with the quote.
On site: what to expect
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. Town-centre premises in Gosport may have limited parking, so tell us what’s nearby. On estates and business parks it’s normally simpler.
- First the joints are inspected, widths measured and the type of failure noted.
- A fixed quote names the sealant we propose and its movement class.
- Phasing is agreed so decks, floors or entrances can stay in use where needed.
- 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.
Before we start on site
- Share the asbestos register for older buildings
- Share your working hours and any access restrictions
- Confirm the product named in the specification
Quotes
For a fixed quote, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email. You can also send details through our quote form.
Advice
Aftercare for building managers
Keep the joints in good shape with a few simple steps:
- Look over external and deck joints after a hard winter
- Avoid parking heavy plant or pallets on joint lines
- Put movement joints on the planned maintenance inspection round
- Clear dirt from joint lines during routine cleaning
On car parks, winter clearance can damage deck joint sealant. Raising blades over joints where possible protects the seal.
A failed deck joint lets water straight through to the level below. That water often carries de-icing salts with it and it can affect the structure over time. Resealing early limits the damage.
Different surfaces, different methods
Joints between different materials
Different materials meeting at a joint rarely move in step. We choose a sealant that grips both faces priming where the maker calls for it.
Brickwork and blockwork joints
Masonry faces are often porous, dusty or crumbly. Faces are prepared and primed wherever the sealant maker calls for it.
Joints that move: notes for Gosport
Gosport sits close to the coast, within about 2 miles. Coastal yards and decks give their joints salt and wet weather to deal with, not just wheels, which is why split joints are worth sealing before the edges deteriorate. Gosport lies roughly 66 miles out from central London. Warehousing clusters around the motorways that ring and radiate from London, and their floor joints take forklift and pallet-truck traffic all day.
In a school such as Brockhurst Primary School, movement joints in brick, block and hall floors tend to be forgotten until they leak. Campuses like University of Portsmouth - North Zone (to the east of Gosport) mix old and new buildings, with movement joints wherever they meet. Places like Brockhurst Gate Retail Park (0.9 miles north of Gosport) put trolleys over floor joints inside and cars over slab joints outside.
Gosport is in Hampshire. We cover Gosport, and jobs here get the same fixed quote and 12-month guarantee as anywhere else. 723 places across Hampshire fall within our area, Gosport among them.
We take on movement joints across the PO12 and PO13 postcode area. If your site is on Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square or close by, send details and we’ll quote for movement joints. Being close to the A32 and B3333, Gosport is easy to get to with materials and equipment. We also cover Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Bigger towns within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is one of the busier places in Hampshire, and its commercial and public buildings are all within our area.
What’s near Gosport
In Gosport, that means premises near St Vincent College, Brune Park Community School and Queen's Head pub. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.3 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Gosport: questions and answers
Do you take on work at healthcare sites like Gosport War Memorial Hospital?
Yes, provided the work is planned with the site’s estates team. The estates team’s permit system and infection-control rules come first, and the work is planned around them.
Can being near the sea in Gosport affect the sealant we need?
It can, yes: buildings near the sea take more wind-driven rain, and salt in the air nearer the shore. We check the specified product suits the exposure and pay close attention to preparation.
Can you handle several sites?
Yes. A group of buildings can go on one quote, with one point of contact.
Are you CHAS accredited and on Constructionline?
Yes. CHAS accredited, Constructionline member, and our applicators hold CSCS cards.
Can you seal car park deck joints?
Yes, we do. These joints take wheels, salt and water, so product choice matters, and we will tell you if any edges need repairing first.
Will you come and look before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, drawings or a joint schedule. If the job needs a look first, we’ll arrange a visit before quoting.
Can staff carry on working while you are here?
In most cases, yes. We phase the work so most of the building stays in use, with each area protected and signed.