Floor Joint Sealing in West Sussex

Floor joint sealing across West Sussex: what to expect

Most industrial slabs are divided into panels by saw-cut joints and construction joints, and every one of those joints is an exposed edge under hard wheels. Our job is to put the right filler or sealant into them for the loads and the movement they see so the edges are held up and debris can’t pack in. We work on joints along racking aisles, retail and showroom floors and loading bays, and what we are called in for most is broken arrises where pallet trucks cross and drivers complaining about joints on a route.

A typical day starts with protection: tape along each joint edge and covers over finishes, stock and equipment close by. The work itself usually takes between a day and a number of days, set by the joint lengths, the edge condition and the phasing you need, and our waste is bagged and taken away as we go.

1. First, the zones and order of work are agreed with you.
2. We point out joints whose edges need repairing first.
3. Failed material and debris are removed and the joint cleaned.
4. The chosen filler or sealant goes in flush with the slab.
5. You get a time for each zone to reopen.

What you will pay

Access often affects the price as much as the sealing: joints within easy reach take less time than ones that need access equipment. Mention the access as part of your enquiry.

Why appoint us

• Fully insured
• A fixed quote before work starts
• Constructionline member
• One phone line for London, the South East and Scotland

Ask for a quote

Let us know the site, the scope and your timescale, and we will put a fixed quote together. The easiest way is to speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings.

Near you in Crawley

In Crawley, that means premises near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include The George Hotel (less than half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Tilgate Lake.

Looking after the joints

Regular inspection catches problems early. In particular:

• Make joint checks part of your floor inspections
• Allow for topping up joints as a new slab settles
• Respect the cure time before traffic returns
• Stop forks and pallets being dragged across joints

On younger slabs, a fine line can open down one side of a filled joint as the concrete keeps shrinking. That is common and is usually dealt with by topping up once the slab has settled down in the majority of cases.

Edges tend to break slowly at first, then quickly. Each chip makes the drop deeper and the next impact harder so early treatment saves a lot of trouble.

How the quote is worked out

What shapes the price:

• How much there is to seal
• Working within restricted access windows
• Removal of failed or old sealant
• The product specified

The work involved drives the cost: stripping out, preparation, sealing, access and phasing. Call for a fixed quote and we will explain how it’s made up.

What to include in your enquiry

It doesn’t need to be a full survey. A few details are enough to get going:

• A wide shot and a close-up of the area
• Approximate linear metres or a joint schedule
• Any dates the work must fit around
• Where the site is, with the postcode

Photos, drawings or a schedule of the joints are often enough for a fixed quote. Where a site visit makes more sense, we will arrange one.