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Commercial sealant contractors in BN18
Our applicators cover all of the BN18 postcode district, which takes in Yapton, Arundel and Fontwell. Failed sealant is always cut out completely, with a 12-month guarantee.
Need sealant work in BN18?
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Areas within BN18
- Yapton
- Arundel
- Fontwell
- Walberton
- Amberley
- Slindon
- Slindon Common
- Ford
- Cross Gate
- Poling
- Warningcamp
- Tortington
- Avisford
- Binsted
- Crossbush
- Houghton
- Bilsham
- Middleton-on-Sea
Sealant work we offer in BN18
- Commercial sealant contractors
- Facade and window perimeter sealing
- Fire-rated sealing and fire stopping
- Commercial washroom and wet-area sealing
- Coloured and colour-matched sealant
- Mastic sealing for building owners and managing agents
- Construction and new-build mastic
- Expansion and movement joint sealing
- Industrial and floor joint sealing
- See all services
Tell us what needs doing and your postcode and we’ll come back with a price: call the office on 01277 525 020 or email the details over.
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About commercial sealant contractors in BN18
Most commercial buildings carry hundreds of metres of sealant that nobody thinks about until it fails, and in an occupied building failure typically announces itself as a stained ceiling or an unhappy tenant. Mastic Doctor works as a commercial sealant contractor for facilities managers, managing agents and main contractors with sites in BN18. We find out why the sealant joints failed, take them out and seal again using a sealant that suits the joint. Site teams most often ask us about hardened, chalky sealant on south-facing or exposed elevations and shrunken sealant along kitchen worktops and splashbacks, on window and door perimeters, external facade joints and movement joints in walls and floors.
We schedule the visit to fit the site hours and access windows you give us. While we’re working, the area stays contained and tidy, and your contact hears from us before we move to the next area.
- You send photos, drawings or a list of the joints and areas involved, and a site visit is booked where it helps.
- Next comes a diagnosis and a fixed quote.
- Before anything is cut out, we agree access, timings and sequence.
- The failed bead is removed and the joint faces cleaned until they’re sound and dry.
- We fit backing to the right depth, prime where specified and lay the new bead.
- Finished joints are checked with you and handed over with our 12-month guarantee.
What you will pay
A quote for sealant joints depends on quantities, condition and access. Call for a quote.
Why choose Mastic Doctor
- Health and safety: CHAS accredited
- Fully insured
- Specification-led, product-correct work
- A range of standard colours, depending on the product
Getting a fixed quote
We quote a fixed sum against the scope you give us, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To start the process, phone 01277 525 020 or use the quote form.
Near you in Yapton
We work on buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School and Yapton CE Primary School. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
Shops, offices and hotels in BN18
Commercial buildings across BN18 range from older premises altered many times to recent units on business parks. Surfaces decide the sealant, from masonry to powder-coated frames and shop-fit panels.
All of Greater London is inside the ULEZ, and much of the South East is within easy reach of the capital, so jobs in BN18 are planned with access, loading and parking in mind. Parts of BN18 lie on or near the coast, where wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt air are harder on external joints. We take that exposure into account when choosing the product.
Yapton: On a business park such as Orchard Business Park., 0.5 miles north of Yapton, sealant work tends to follow fit-outs: receptions, tea points, washrooms and frame perimeters. Occupiers with premises at both Orchard Business Park. And Ford Airfield Industrial Estate could have the sealant at each handled under one quote.
Why act early?
Putting off a reseal typically moves the cost rather than avoiding it. Water past a frame perimeter or a washroom joint can reach plasterboard, insulation, floor coverings and the ceiling below, which brings decorators and flooring contractors into the repair. Resealing while only the sealant has failed keeps the job small.
Comparing quotes
- How they’ll work around occupants
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Their public liability cover
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
What you see is the finished bead, but most of the work is hidden. Correct depth, the right primer and a sealant matched to the movement are easy to get wrong without experience.
There’s also the paperwork. Many sites expect CSCS cards, RAMS and proof of insurance, and we’ll confirm the paperwork you need with the quote.
Common problems we fix in BN18
A good share of the joints we inspect were topped up instead of being renewed. Fresh sealant won’t stick to the old bead underneath. Getting back to a clean joint then means removing every layer.
Any of the following is a good reason to get the joints checked over:
- Smeared sealant across finishes from a rushed job
- Movement joints packed with grit and debris
- Water staining near frames, panels or ceilings
- Frame sealant that has cracked, shrunk or pulled away
When something else is needed
Sealant solves a lot, but not everything, and we’d rather tell you before you spend money. It won’t fix:
- Walls or slabs moving more than any sealant can take
- Broken glass or blown double-glazed units
- Water from a services leak rather than a joint
What sets the cost
Sealant work doesn’t have a standard rate, since sites vary so much. What we take into account:
- Site requirements such as inductions and permits
- The size and state of each joint
- Travel to remote or island sites
- Which sealant the job calls for
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.
Sending details for a quote
There’s no need for a formal survey. These details are enough to start:
- Whether the building will be occupied during the work
- Any dates the work must fit around
- The asbestos register, for older buildings
- Approximate linear metres or a joint schedule
The quickest route to a quote is a few photos and the site postcode. Upload them with the quote form, or give us a call on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form to discuss it first.
Questions we are asked in BN18
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.
Which site documents can you send us?
We confirm documents at quote stage: most clients ask for RAMS, our insurance certificate and CSCS details. Our applicators are CSCS-carded.
How long does a typical visit take?
The duration is planned around your programme and the access we’re given. We’ll give you an estimate of time on site when we quote.
How long do sealant joints last?
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.
How do we get a quote?
Send photos, drawings or a list of locations. If a visit is needed we’ll book one, and a fixed quote follows.
Could the old sealant in an older building contain asbestos?
Some older mastics did contain asbestos. That’s why we ask for the asbestos information first, and stop if a material is suspect until it’s tested. HSE guidance on asbestos is a useful reference.
Are you CHAS accredited?
Yes. Mastic Doctor is CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member.