Facade and window perimeter sealing in Compton, West Sussex
Commercial sealant work in Compton for contractors, FMs and building owners: facade joint and window perimeter sealing on commercial buildings, with a fixed quote first.
- Air leaks through failed facade joints
- New sealant peeling off old mastic
- Hard, chalky sealant that no longer flexes
Facade sealing near Compton
Photos, a specification or a quick description of the joints is enough to start a fixed quote.
About our facade sealing in Compton
Weather decides a lot in facade sealing. Joints have to be dry and the air and surface temperature within the product’s range. We build that into the programme and tell you if the forecast changes the plan. The enquiries we see most involve cladding panel joints that have opened up and water coming in around window frames, on cladding panel joints, shopfront frames and coping and flashing joints. One point of contact handles commercial sealant work in Compton from the first photographs to the final walk-round, for single jobs and planned programmes alike.
Conversions of older rural buildings near smaller places such as Compton bring stone, flint, brick and timber up against new glazing. A product that grips an irregular face, with a colour that suits the building’s character, is usually what’s needed.
Our 12-month guarantee is about workmanship, not wear and tear. Sealant wears with time, and movement, weather, cleaning and use decide how fast, so we are clear about what is covered before work starts.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
Looking after the joints
Keep the joints in good shape with a few simple steps:
- Combine resealing with other works that need access
- Report water ingress at frames as soon as it shows
- Check that rainwater leaves the facade the way it was designed to
- Walk the elevations once or twice a year
Anything drilled through a facade joint breaks the seal. Make sure the joint is resealed afterwards using a matching sealant.
Tie resealing in with redecoration, cladding repairs or other access. One set-up for several trades saves money and limits disruption.
When something else is needed
A few problems need another trade or a different fix, and we say so rather than covering them up:
- Arranging specialist high-level access, which is planned with the client
- Water getting in through cracked render or porous masonry
- Work on the window or framing system itself
Not sure which it is? You can speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- Stone and brick facade joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Window and door perimeters
- Shopfront frames
- Coping and flashing joints
Sites and facades in and around Compton
Compton sits in one of the drier corners of the country, the South East. Still, external mastic needs dry faces within the maker’s temperature limits, which isn’t every day, so external mastic is timed for workable conditions and agreed with the site manager. Compton lies roughly 53 miles out from central London. Construction around the commuter belt mixes station-side flats with refurbished offices and units, and main contractors there need mastic that keeps to the programme.
Historic houses such as Uppark (to the north of Compton) are a reminder of the older buildings in the wider area, where sealing against old stone, brick or timber needs compatible products. Projects at schools like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School work to term dates, so mastic is programmed tightly.
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 postcode area, it works the same way: details in, fixed quote out, then sealing and a 12-month guarantee. We work across 373 places in West Sussex. We also cover Portsmouth, some 11 miles away.
Business premises anywhere in PO18 are within our area for facade joints. If your site is on Church Lane and School Lane or close by, we can quote for facade joints. Nearby places we also cover include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east) for facade joints. A short drive away, we cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east), Yapton (15 miles south-east) and East Wittering (11 miles south).
Near you in Compton
We work on buildings around The Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. Compton’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Also near Compton
Other services in Compton
Should maintenance staff do it?
The visible bead is only part of the job. Backing rod, primer where specified and a joint designed to move with the building are easy to get wrong without experience.
Putting right a botched joint often costs more than sealing it well at the start, since all of it has to come out and the faces be cleaned back again. For that reason, many FMs and contractors use a sealant specialist from the outset.
Diagnose, treat, sign off
Inspect, seal, sign off: that’s the shape of every visit. First comes an inspection and agreement on scope, then the work is carried out to the specified product and detail, and the job ends with a walk round and sign-off. Rural sites near Compton may need directions, gate codes or a contact on site. Send that with the details and we’ll confirm the plan with the quote.
- We start with photographs, drawings or a visit to see the joints and agree access.
- Product choice follows the joint’s movement and substrate.
- The existing bead comes out in full.
- Primer is applied where the maker specifies it.
- Backing rod is fitted and the new sealant gunned in and tooled.
- The finished joints are checked with you.
What we need from you
- Point out parking and an unloading spot
- Tell us which areas need to stay in use
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
Ask for a quote
Send us photos, drawings or a joint schedule and a fixed quote comes back to you. Where a site visit makes more sense, we will arrange one.
Related advice
Do you need facade sealing in Compton?
Sun, rain and temperature swings wear facade sealant down over the years. UV and weather harden the sealant until it can’t stretch with the building.
Clients usually get in touch after noticing something like this:
- New sealant peeling off old mastic
- Air leaks through failed facade joints
- Weathered facade joints that have lost their grip
- Staining on stone next to old sealant
For a contractor working at a hospital such as Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north of Compton), perimeter and facade sealing is planned around patients and deliveries.
Questions to ask before you book
- What site paperwork they can supply
- The terms of the workmanship guarantee
- Will CSCS-carded applicators be on site?
- Is the sealant right for the movement and the substrate?
For managing agents and facilities managers
When you manage a building on behalf of an owner, you need clear quotes and clear reporting. You get a fixed quote, an agreed scope and a walk round at the end.
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.
Common questions from Compton clients
Can you work to our programme on a site in or near Compton?
Yes, we work to the programme and the sequence the site sets. Let us know which documents your site asks for, and we will confirm them alongside the quote.
Is Compton off your patch?
Not at all. Compton is within our area. London and every South East county are within our area. Good photos up front let us bring everything on the first visit.
How do we ask for a quote?
You can use the quote form on this site; alternatively, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form. Include photographs or drawings if you have them.
Is it fine to apply new sealant on top of old?
No. Overlaying old sealant is a frequent cause of early failure, so everything comes out first.
Can you just add new sealant on top?
No. A bead run over old sealant soon lifts. We remove the failed sealant, clean the faces, set the depth and reseal.
Is old mastic on our building likely to contain asbestos?
For older buildings, yes, check before work starts. The dutyholder holds the asbestos register, and we will ask to see it. Suspect material is left alone until it has been tested.
Will rain stop the work?
We can work through the year, but sealant needs a dry joint and temperatures within the product’s range. Cold, damp mornings can delay a start.