Expansion joint sealing in West Ashling
Commercial sealant work in West Ashling for contractors, FMs and building owners: expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors, with a fixed quote first.
- Debris jammed in movement joints
- New sealant over old, now failing
- Water getting into the wall through a failed joint
Need expansion joint sealing in West Ashling?
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Expansion joint sealing in West Ashling, done properly
The seal is what lets a movement joint do its job. Once it fails, water, grit and debris get in. Resealing at the first signs of failure is far cheaper than repairing the material either side. We work on car park decks and ramps, cladding panel joints and podiums and floor movement joints, and the usual reasons a site gets in touch are joints where the bead has lost adhesion and movement joints with split or torn sealant. Whether you call it commercial sealant work, mastic application or joint sealing, the work in West Ashling is the same: failed joints cut out, faces prepared and the right sealant laid to the right depth.
Jobs around smaller places like West Ashling are planned so the whole job is done in one visit. Note joint widths and the traffic that uses them, and we will take it from there.
Every job ends the same way: guaranteed. Our workmanship is backed for 12 months, and we explain exactly what that covers when we quote.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
After the work
For the best life from the joints:
- Inspect movement joints alongside other routine building checks
- Clear dirt from joint lines during routine cleaning
- Record the sealant used and the date in the O&M file
- Keep traffic off new joints until the cure time is up
Every joint we seal is backed by a 12-month guarantee on workmanship. Record which product went into which joints in the building file so future maintenance isn’t guesswork.
Unsupported floor joint edges spall under forklift and pallet-truck wheels. Damaged edges make the floor rough and wear wheels faster and the broken length grows with every pass. Keeping the filler or sealant sound protects the floor.
What sealant work can’t fix
Being straight saves everyone time. New sealant won’t cure:
- Concrete or masonry repairs along the arrises
- Failed waterproofing membranes on podiums, roofs or decks (a waterproofing specialist’s job)
- Structural movement beyond what the joints were designed for (that needs a structural engineer)
If in doubt, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Blockwork control joints
Joints that move: notes for West Ashling
West Ashling is about 55 miles from central London. The roads out of London are lined with trade parks and distribution sheds; their floors carry heavy traffic every shift. The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK. External slab and deck joints still need a dry, clean joint to seal, while winter salting gets into any joint left open.
Phasing is what makes joint work possible on busy sites such as Broadbridge Business Centre (1.4 miles south of West Ashling): one bay, aisle or car park row at a time. Hospitals like Chichester Centre, 3.6 miles to the east of West Ashling, have multi-storey or surface car parks whose joints carry vehicles round the clock. For buildings at a park such as Hambrook Business Park, 1.3 miles to the west of West Ashling, brick and panel movement joints are easy to forget until one leaks.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Ashling sits inside our coverage and the rest of West Sussex, with the same fixed quotes and 12-month guarantee as everywhere else. We work across 373 places in West Sussex, large and small. For work in that direction, see our Portsmouth page (11 miles or so).
We take on movement joints across the PO18 postcode area. Streets here include Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close. If your building is just outside West Ashling, we cover East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Bigger towns within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Rustington (15 miles east) and Portfield (4 miles east).
Around West Ashling
Locally, jobs take us to sites close to The Horse And Groom Public House. West Ashling’s nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Work for main contractors and building owners
Main contractors use us as their sealant subcontractor on new-build and refurbishment projects. We work to your programme, your specification and your site rules, with CSCS-carded applicators on site.
Hospitality, education, healthcare, office and retail clients book us directly too. The work is planned around how the building runs, so guests, pupils, patients or staff are disturbed as little as possible.
Leave it or put it right?
Sealing over a failed movement joint is a common shortcut. A bead over the old seal can’t bond or flex and soon lets go. Full removal and preparation is in every quote. One visit to deal with every failing joint makes more sense than several trips to a place like West Ashling. Photos of every joint help us quote for the whole job.
Pricing movement joints depends on how many there are, their condition and the access, and any specification that applies. Ask us for a fixed quote.
Why choose Mastic Doctor in West Ashling
- Clear, fixed quotes
- RAL and finish matching where the product range allows
- Constructionline member
- Work carried out by CSCS-carded applicators
See our cost guide and how we’re accredited.
Cost factors for movement joints
Sealant work doesn’t have a standard rate, because every site is different. What we look at:
- How much there is to seal
- Working within restricted access windows
- Induction, permit and paperwork requirements
- Whether old sealant has to be cut out first
The product called for affects the cost, as does the preparation each joint needs. Access, phasing and site requirements come into it too.
Details that help us quote
A good diagnosis starts with the right details. Tell us:
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- Whether the building will be occupied during the work
- Your programme or deadline
- Approximate linear metres or a joint schedule
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.
How a job runs
Before any cutting starts, the area is protected: tape along each joint edge and covers over finishes, stock and equipment close by. On site, the work 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, and we clear our waste as we work. Smaller jobs around West Ashling can be grouped with others nearby, which keeps travel down. You’ll have a fixed quote before work starts.
- We start with photographs, approximate lengths and any drawings, visiting where needed.
- Joint widths and expected movement are checked against what the sealant can take and tell you if the design looks wrong for the movement.
- Every joint is cleared of the failed seal and any grit packed into it.
- Any broken arrises or friable edges are flagged before work goes further.
- The right sealant goes in at the right depth, bonded to the two sides only.
- Areas reopen once cured, and the work carries our 12-month guarantee.
Getting the site ready
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Move anything stored against the joints
- Tell us which areas need to stay in use
Ask for a quote
Every job follows the same four steps: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. The first step is to call 01277 525 020 or email the details over with what you know.
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Common questions from West Ashling clients
Is a hospital such as Chichester Centre somewhere you can work?
Yes. We work in healthcare settings as well as offices and schools. Work is phased so departments keep running, under the site’s own rules.
Is West Ashling off your patch?
Not at all. West Ashling is within our area. We cover Greater London and the counties of the South East. We plan jobs in smaller places so return trips are kept to a minimum.
Do you guarantee expansion joint work?
It’s backed by our 12-month guarantee. If a joint we sealed fails inside the 12 months, let us know.
When can you be on site?
Mention the site’s hours and access windows in your enquiry, and we’ll plan around them. You can reach the office between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Do you take on small jobs?
We quote for single jobs as well as large packages and programmes. Send details for a fixed quote.
How long will the new sealant last?
It depends on movement, UV and weather, cleaning, traffic and the product. Sealant joints are maintenance items, so inspect them regularly.
How soon can the area be used again?
That comes down to the sealant and the temperature. Some products skin over quickly but need longer to cure fully, and we confirm it before leaving site.