Expansion joint sealing in Tankerton
Expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors across Tankerton, carried out by CSCS-carded applicators. Fully insured and CHAS accredited.
- Weathered movement joint sealant that no longer flexes
- Debris jammed in movement joints
- Joints where the bead has lost adhesion
Need expansion joint sealing in Tankerton?
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What happens if it’s left?
On a car park, resealing joints in phases keeps the deck open. Work can be planned so parts of the deck stay open. Tell us what has to stay open and we’ll plan around it. In a smaller place such as Tankerton, 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.
There’s no price list, since every building and every scope is different. For a fixed figure, call for a quote.
What you get with us
- One number for every site we cover
- Our applicators hold CSCS cards
- Coloured sealants to suit the setting, where available
- Work to your specification and the manufacturer’s guidance
See how commercial sealant jobs are priced or our accreditations.
Expansion joint sealing in Tankerton, done properly
Few joints take as much punishment as those in a car park. Tyres load the edges, and de-icing salts and water work into any gap; water dripping through to the deck below is often the first sign. A sealant suited to traffic and the expected movement goes in and the work can be phased so parts of the car park stay open. The enquiries we see most involve weathered movement joint sealant that no longer flexes and torn sealant in brick or block movement joints, across cladding panel joints, podiums and floor movement joints and car park decks and ramps. A single leaking joint is often how a building in Tankerton first comes to us: we check the joints around it and give you an honest view of what needs doing now and what can wait.
Around Tankerton, most floor and movement joint jobs are single buildings or yards. Getting widths, depths and traffic details up front means one visit, not two.
We stand by our work with a 12-month guarantee. That covers our preparation and application, and if something we did falls short, we return to it.
- Where
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A 12-month guarantee
- Price
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
FAQs: Tankerton
Is John Wilson Industrial Estate, near Tankerton, within your area?
Yes, sites like John Wilson Industrial Estate are within our area, along with the rest of Tankerton. Photos and a short description are enough for a first look.
Can you work on a hospital site such as Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital?
Yes. We work in healthcare settings as well as offices and schools. Each area is agreed with the ward or department and the estates team in advance.
When is resealing likely to be due?
There isn’t a single answer, because life depends on how much the joint moves, how exposed it is and how it’s cleaned and used. Regular inspection is the best way to catch problems early.
Can weather delay the job?
For external joints, yes. Sealant needs a dry joint and a temperature within the product’s range, so damp, frosty or very cold days can stop external work. Inside work is seldom held up.
How long before the joints can be used?
Curing time varies by product, and we confirm it on the day, and sign any area that should be left alone.
Will you just go over the old sealant?
No. We cut the old material out and clean the joint back before sealing, since fresh sealant will not bond reliably to aged material.
Do you hold CHAS accreditation?
Yes. We’re CHAS accredited, we are a Constructionline member and we use CSCS-carded applicators.
For managing agents and facilities managers
Main contractors use us as their sealant subcontractor. We work to your programme, your specification and your site rules, and our applicators hold CSCS cards.
Agents, factors and owners’ representatives all follow the same route: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, guaranteed. We can agree access arrangements and keyholder contacts beforehand.
Cost factors for movement joints
Sealant work doesn’t have a standard rate, because every site is different. What we look at:
- Backing rod, priming and other preparation
- Distance, for remote addresses
- Any access equipment needed
- Removal of failed or old sealant
The price depends on how many linear metres there are, how much old material needs removing and the access. Call for a fixed quote once you have the details.
What we need to price the job
It doesn’t need to be a full survey. A few details are enough to get going:
- How the joints are reached, and at what height
- Whether the building will be occupied during the work
- The product your specification calls for
- The site address and postcode
If there’s a specification, drawings or a tender package, send it with your enquiry, and we will price against exactly what is specified. Smaller jobs need nothing more than photographs and a few notes.
Honest limits
Being straight saves everyone time. New sealant won’t cure:
- Structural movement beyond what the joints were designed for (that needs a structural engineer)
- Proprietary pre-formed expansion joint systems
- Leaks coming from the membrane rather than the joint seal
Not sure which it is? You can call the office on 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Cladding panel joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Car park decks and ramps
Joints that move: notes for Tankerton
Tankerton sits close to the coast, within about 1 mile. External movement joints in car parks, ramps and yards near the coast take salt and wind-driven rain on top of traffic, which is why split joints are worth sealing before the edges deteriorate. Tankerton sits in one of the drier corners of the country, the South East. External joints still wait for dry conditions, while winter salting gets into any joint left open.
Hospitals like Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (to the south-east of Tankerton) have multi-storey or surface car parks whose joints carry vehicles round the clock. At a retail site such as Prospect Retail Park (2 miles south-west of Tankerton), trolleys, cages and cars run over floor and slab joints all day. At places like Joseph Wilson Industrial Park (1.3 miles south of Tankerton), joints are sealed a section at a time so operations carry on.
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Our applicators travel to Tankerton for work on movement joints. Tankerton is one of 931 places we cover in Kent for movement joints. For work in that direction, see our London page (50 miles or so).
Postcode districts covered here: CT5. If your site is on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road or close by, we can quote for movement joints. We also cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). A short drive away, we cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
What’s near Tankerton
Locally, jobs take us to sites close to The Whitstable School and Monument Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Towns and villages near Tankerton
Other services in Tankerton
Our process
We schedule the visit to fit the site hours and access windows you give us. While we are working, the area stays contained and tidy, and we check in with your contact before moving on to each new area. Several jobs near Tankerton can be grouped on one trip. Tell us your site hours and we’ll plan around them.
- 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.
- The failed seal is cut out and both joint faces cleaned back to sound material.
- Depth is controlled with backing, the faces are primed where the maker calls for it, then the bead is laid and tooled.
- Finished joints are inspected, the cure time confirmed and the 12-month guarantee applies.
What we need from you
- Make sure the joints can be reached
- Arrange parking or a loading space
- Send your site hours and access windows
Ask for a quote
A good quote starts with a clear picture: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Send what you have, and we will arrange a site visit if anything is unclear.
Related advice
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
Some joints are best left to specialists: fire-rated seals that must follow a tested detail, trafficked floor joints and external movement joints among them. Getting these wrong typically costs more in the end than doing them right.
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.