Brighton and Hove · England
Floor Joint Sealing in Carlton Hill
Floor joint sealing across Carlton Hill and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Tiled floors with no room to move
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Floor joint sealing in Carlton Hill, done properly
The gap under a skirting board often opens as floors and walls move with the seasons. Decorators’ caulk normally cracks where there’s movement, so we use a flexible sealant that moves with the floor. We work on tiled floors, concrete floor joints and commercial floors, and people most often call us about dirt and water collecting in open floor joints and failed joint filler in concrete floors.
In and around Carlton Hill, floors range from older timber boards to tiles and newer finishes, each moving in its own way. Skirting and threshold joints need a sealant that suits the floor.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Concrete floor joints
Sawn joints in concrete floors control where it cracks. They’re resealed with a product chosen for what runs over them.
Thresholds
A threshold is where floors and frames meet. A flexible sealant suits both floor finishes.
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Damaged concrete that needs breaking out and repairing
- Structural movement or subsidence
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting boards
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Wet room & bathroom floors
Common questions in Carlton Hill
I let a flat near Brighton station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you cover smaller places like Carlton Hill?
Yes, Carlton Hill is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you work on commercial floors?
Yes, including warehouses, units, shops and offices. We can plan around your opening times, and out-of-hours work can be arranged.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
Is caulk good enough for skirting?
Only on dry joints that do not move. Caulk cracks as the floor moves, so the gap comes back. A flexible sealant is the better choice.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
Joints and finishes in Carlton Hill homes
Floors around Brighton and Hove run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
For landlords with property near Brighton station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty. Community buildings like Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity are part of the picture too: joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN2, we cover floor joint sealing for homes and businesses. Our Brighton and Hove coverage runs to 30 places, and Carlton Hill is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for floor joint sealing: BN2, BN1 and BN50. Floor joint sealing is available to properties on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane. Main roads around Carlton Hill include the A259, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Carlton Hill: Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Carlton Hill has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
What’s near Carlton Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. Carlton Hill’s nearest station is Brighton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Carlton Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Quotes for floor joint sealing in Carlton Hill
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of property
- Where the property is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Want a quote for floor joint sealing? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work generally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. For a job in Carlton Hill, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- We start by looking at the floor, the gap and the traffic, then choose the product.
- We take out any old caulk, sealant or grout along the line.
- The joint is vacuumed clean, with backing fitted wherever depth matters.
- A flexible sealant, or a floor-joint sealant for concrete, is applied in a colour to suit.
- We tool the joint neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Related advice
Other services in Carlton Hill
Leave it or put it right?
Not every floor joint takes the same sealant: flexible sealant for skirting and tiles, silicone in wet areas, and floor-joint products for concrete. Getting that choice wrong is a common reason joints fail. In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Carlton Hill clients choose us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- We agree the colour with you first
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
What we’re called out for in Carlton Hill
Concrete floor joints break down when traffic runs over open or failed joints. Hard wheels damage the joint edges and the joint gets wider.
The most common problems we see are:
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Open joints that fill with dirt
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Carlton Hill Primary School, entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
What your quote should include
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing