Expansion and movement joint sealing in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire
Our CSCS-carded applicators take on expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors in Hamble-le-Rice. Send photographs or drawings for a fixed quote.
- Debris jammed in movement joints
- Car park joints leaking onto vehicles below
- Layers of sealant in a movement joint
Expansion joint sealing in Hamble-le-Rice
Photos, a specification or a quick description of the joints is enough to start a fixed quote.
How we handle expansion joint sealing in Hamble-le-Rice
Joints in car park decks and ramps are among the hardest-working in any building. Wheel loads, grit and de-icing salts attack the seal and the concrete either side, so failed seals soon lead to leaks onto the level below and broken edges. A sealant suited to traffic and the expected movement goes in, phasing bays so the car park can stay in use. Most enquiries involve debris jammed in movement joints and leaks through car park deck joints onto the level below, across brickwork movement joints, podiums and floor movement joints and cladding panel joints. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: in Hamble-le-Rice, that means joint design, primers and backing rod as standard.
Work in a smaller place like Hamble-le-Rice is normally one building at a time, so we gather photographs and measurements first. That way the right materials come on the day and the job is done in one visit where possible.
We sign every job off with a 12-month guarantee. It’s a plain promise: if our work fails within that year, we put it right.
- Location
- Hamble-le-Rice (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quote
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
Slabs, ramps and loading bays in Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice sits close to the coast, within about 1 mile. Open joints in coastal car parks and yards let in salt-laden water as well as grit, so it pays to keep them sealed. Two named trading, business or retail sites lie within about 3 miles of Hamble-le-Rice. Sites like these are full of saw-cut floor joints, yard slabs and car park joints.
For estates staff at a university like Southampton Solent University, 4.7 miles north-west of Hamble-le-Rice, building and paving joints are part of the planned maintenance list. Across sites such as Park Gate Business Centre (2.7 miles north-east of Hamble-le-Rice), floor and movement joints can be sealed in phases so units keep working.
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover commercial sites throughout Hamble-le-Rice, whether it’s a single job or part of a planned programme. We work across 723 places in Hampshire, from busy centres to rural villages.
We cover the SO31 postcode districts. Buildings on High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close are within our area. Hamble-le-Rice sits on or close to the B3397, useful when we plan access and materials. Sites close to Hamble-le-Rice are covered too, including Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). A short drive away, we cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
What’s near Hamble-le-Rice
In Hamble-le-Rice, that means premises near The Hamble School, Hamble Common and Ye Old White Harte Public House. For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Cost factors for movement joints
A fixed quote reflects the actual work. It takes account of:
- The size and state of each joint
- Whether old sealant has to be cut out first
- Induction, permit and paperwork requirements
- Which sealant the job calls for
Pricing movement joints depends on quantities, condition and access, plus any specification you are working to. Ask us for a fixed quote.
Sending details for a quote
Diagnosis starts before we arrive. Tell us:
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- Your programme or deadline
- Specification clauses that apply
A good quote starts with a clear picture: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Share whatever details you have and we will fill any gaps with a visit.
Common problems we fix in Hamble-le-Rice
When the movement exceeds the sealant’s capability, the bead tears. Cohesive failure, a split through the centre, typically means the joint or product wasn’t right for the movement. Resealing like for like often fails the same way.
Common reasons buildings call us in:
- Sealant pulling off the joint face
- Car park joints leaking onto vehicles below
- Spalled or broken joint edges in floors and decks
- Expansion joints filled with dirt and stones
In a school such as Hamble Primary School, movement joints in brick, block and hall floors tend to be forgotten until they leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether primer will be used where the manufacturer specifies it
- Whether old or failed sealant will be cut out, not overlaid
- How they handle RAMS and site documents
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
On site: what to expect
In a busy building, the work is phased so only one area is out of use at a time. Each area is protected, prepared and sealed, then handed back before we move to the next. For a job in Hamble-le-Rice, the main thing is a clear picture of the work. A fixed quote follows.
- We look at the joints, their width and how they’ve failed.
- A fixed quote follows, naming the sealant and its movement class.
- Old sealant and filler are cut out and the joint faces cleaned back to sound material, and we tell you if any edges need repairing first.
- 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.
- Each joint is inspected and handed over with our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Share the asbestos register for older buildings
- Let us know about inductions and permits
- Send your site hours and access windows
Ask for a quote
Quotes are fixed against the scope you send, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To start the process, call 01277 525 020 or email us.
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What the job involves on each surface
Brickwork and blockwork joints
Mortar snots and debris in the joint stop it working. We clear the joint fully before sealing.
Cladding panel joints
Access to cladding joints is agreed before the price is fixed. Photos taken near the joints help us price accurately or a site visit fills the gaps.
Questions we’re asked in Hamble-le-Rice
Would you work within a site like Fareham Community Hospital?
Yes, healthcare and care buildings are part of our work. Work is phased so departments keep running, under the site’s own rules.
Does your area include sites such as Ensign Way Business Park, near Hamble-le-Rice?
Yes. Estates, retail parks and business parks around Hamble-le-Rice, Ensign Way Business Park among them, are all within reach. Send details of the unit and the work through our quote form for a quick quote.
Do you need to see the site first?
Photos, drawings or a schedule are often enough to quote. If the job needs a look first, we will arrange a visit before quoting.
What about RAMS and site documents?
Each site asks for different documents, so list what you need, whether RAMS, insurance or CSCS details, and we will confirm with the quote.
How long will the joint resealing take?
The metres of joint, the access and the amount of removal decide it. As a guide, it typically takes a short visit for a handful of joints, or several days or more for a car park deck or long runs of facade joints.
How do you deal with asbestos in old sealant?
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.
How do we ask for a quote?
It works in four steps: send details, receive a fixed quote, we carry out the work, and it’s guaranteed. Step one needs little more than photos and a postcode.
Work for main contractors and building owners
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Let us know the documents you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) and we’ll confirm them with the quote.
Hotels, schools, healthcare sites, offices and retail units come to us directly as well. The work is planned around how the building runs, so the building keeps working while we do.
When something else is needed
Honesty saves time and money. Fresh joints won’t solve:
- A joint that has to be widened or re-detailed before it can work
- Mechanical expansion joint covers, cover plates or proprietary joint systems (a specialist supplier’s job)
- Failed waterproofing membranes on podiums, roofs or decks (a waterproofing specialist’s job)
If in doubt, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Blockwork control joints