West Chiltington Common expansion joint sealing
Planning work on a movement joint in West Chiltington Common? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- Water getting into the wall through a failed joint
- Debris jammed in movement joints
- New sealant over old, now failing
Expansion joint sealing for West Chiltington Common sites
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
Common problems we fix in West Chiltington Common
With no backing rod or bond-breaker in place, sealant grips the base of the joint too. Bonded on three faces, it can’t stretch evenly when the joint opens.
Things that normally lead to an enquiry:
- Chipped joint edges on forklift routes
- New sealant over old, now failing
- Expansion joints filled with dirt and stones
- Movement joints with split or torn sealant
On a site such as Crays Court (business park) (1.9 miles east of West Chiltington Common), the movement joints are in car park slabs, paving and building elevations.
What your quote should include
- Will failed sealant be removed rather than covered?
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
- What site paperwork they can supply
- Their public liability cover
Expansion joint sealing in West Chiltington Common, done properly
Long runs of brick or block have movement joints built in. Failed sealant here lets rain into the wall and can leave the joint full of debris. The old seal is cut away, backing rod goes in at depth, and a low-modulus masonry sealant is gunned and tooled, primed where the manufacturer specifies. If you are dealing with damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed and water dripping through deck or ramp joints, we can help, whatever the surface. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: on jobs in West Chiltington Common, preparation and product choice get the time they need.
Around West Chiltington Common, most floor and movement joint jobs are single buildings or yards. Getting widths, depths and traffic details up front means one visit, not two.
Our 12-month guarantee is about workmanship, not wear and tear. How long a sealant joint lasts depends on movement, exposure, cleaning and use, so we are clear about what is covered before work starts.
- Place
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quote
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
When something else is needed
A few problems need another trade or a different fix, and we say so rather than covering them up:
- Failed waterproofing membranes on podiums, roofs or decks (a waterproofing specialist’s job)
- A joint that has to be widened or re-detailed before it can work
- Structural movement beyond what the joints were designed for (that needs a structural engineer)
If you’re not sure, just give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Brickwork movement joints
Aftercare for building managers
Once the work is signed off, these steps help:
- Plan racking layouts so feet don’t land on a joint
- Treat a small split as a warning, not a cosmetic issue
- Inspect movement joints alongside other routine building checks
- Keep product details with the building records for the next reseal
Our workmanship on movement joints carries a 12-month guarantee. Keep the handover details, product and date with your O&M records.
Floor joints with failed fillers break up quickly under wheels. Broken arrises jolt trucks, loads and drivers. Sealing early protects the edges.
Joints that move: notes for West Chiltington Common
At about 41 miles from central London, West Chiltington Common is within reach of the capital. The roads out of London are lined with trade parks and distribution sheds. At least three named trading, business or retail sites lie within about 3 miles of West Chiltington Common. Their warehouses, yards and car parks are exactly where joints take the most punishment.
In a school such as West Chiltington Community Primary School, movement joints in brick, block and hall floors tend to be forgotten until they leak. Another example is Broomers Hill Business Park, which lies north-west of West Chiltington Common, where floors and yards would be done in stages around the occupiers.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Any commercial site in West Chiltington Common is covered, for single jobs and planned programmes alike. Our West Sussex coverage takes in 373 places, from busy centres to rural villages. For work in that direction, see our Brighton page (16 miles or so).
Postcode districts covered here: RH20 for movement joints. We cover commercial and managed buildings on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place. Sites close to West Chiltington Common are covered too, including West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). Bigger towns within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in West Chiltington Common
Locally, jobs take us to sites close to Rydon Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to West Chiltington Common is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Chiltington Common include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
FAQs: West Chiltington Common
Does a site in West Chiltington Common have to shut while its joints are sealed?
In the majority of cases the site keeps working. Joints are done in phases, a bay, aisle or deck at a time. Tell us which hours and entrances we can use and we’ll plan from there.
Do you cover business parks and estates near West Chiltington Common, such as Crays Court (business park)?
Yes. We cover West Chiltington Common and the area around it, including industrial estates, business parks and retail parks such as Crays Court (business park). Send details of the unit and the work through our quote form for a quick quote.
Will you just go over the old sealant?
No. Failed sealant is removed and the faces cleaned back to sound, dry material first, since fresh sealant will not bond reliably to aged material.
Which sealant will you use?
A specification, where there is one, decides it. If there isn’t one, it comes down to the joint: its movement, its surfaces and what it has to cope with.
What hours do you work?
The office is staffed Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5pm. Tell us your site hours and access windows and the work will be fitted around them.
How long will the joint resealing take?
That depends on joint lengths, widths, access and how much old sealant or filler needs removing. Typically it takes anything from part of a day to a couple of weeks, depending on joint lengths, widths and access.
Do you work to architects’ specifications?
Yes. Include it with the drawings when you ask for a quote, and the quote will be based on it, flagging anything that needs clarifying.
For managing agents and facilities managers
CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, we’re straightforward to vet for your supplier list. We are fully insured, and our insurance certificate can go with the quote.
Blocks and communal areas make up much of the work for housing associations and agents. Work can be phased so residents and staff keep access throughout, and each stage is agreed with your contact.
General trades versus a specialist
Paperwork matters too. Main contractors and clients often ask for CSCS cards, RAMS and insurance details, and we’ll confirm the paperwork you need with the quote.
Site maintenance staff can often handle a short internal joint. Where it goes wrong is preparation: sealing over old material, sealing onto damp or dusty surfaces, or a product that can’t take the movement.
How a job runs
Where the site stays busy, we agree a sequence with your contact so the disruption stays in one area at once. Each section is protected, cleaned back and sealed, then reopened once the sealant allows before we move to the next. If neighbouring businesses or buildings around West Chiltington Common need work too, visits can be combined. Mention the building’s opening times and we’ll work within them.
- We start with photos, approximate lengths and any drawings, visiting where needed.
- We compare each joint’s width with the movement and the sealant’s capability, and flag anything that needs an engineer.
- Old sealant and debris are cut out of every joint.
- Edges are checked, and we tell you if any need repairing before sealing.
- 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.
Before we start on site
- Share your working hours and any access restrictions
- Warn occupants and staff about the work
- Arrange parking or a loading space
Getting a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, ring 01277 525 020 or email us. Our quote form is another easy route.