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Floor Joint Sealing in Gallowstree Common
Floor joints in Gallowstree Common need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
What the job involves on each surface
Thresholds
A threshold is where floors and frames meet. A flexible sealant suits both floor finishes.
Concrete floor joints
Old filler, dust and debris are cleaned out of the joint, vacuuming them clean. We fit backing where needed.
Floor joint sealing in Gallowstree Common
Wet-area floor joints keep water out of the gap behind skirting and plinths. A flexible silicone seal keeps it out and stops dirt collecting. If you’re dealing with threshold joints that have opened or worn and grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant, we can put it right.
Older homes in small places like Gallowstree Common often have timber floors that move with the seasons, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Gallowstree Common (RG4)
- Wider area
- Reading
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in Gallowstree Common homes
Across Reading, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they do not all move the same way. That’s why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
For buildings such as Church of St John the Baptist, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever you are in the RG4 postcode area, our applicators can take on floor joint sealing. Across Reading, we cover 34 places, and Gallowstree Common is one of them.
All of RG4 is covered for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Around Gallowstree Common
In Gallowstree Common, that means homes and buildings near The Reformation pub, Kidmore End Church of England Primary School and The Warwick School, among other places. The closest station to Gallowstree Common is Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south. A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Common problems we fix in Gallowstree Common
A new floor or screed shrinks and settles as it dries. The edges pull away from the skirting and anything rigid cracks.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
If you let a flat or house near Tilehurst station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How much experience the applicator has
Honest limits
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before we start. Sealant will not put right:
- Damaged concrete that needs breaking out and repairing
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
- Structural movement or subsidence
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Concrete floor joints
- Skirting boards
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
- Commercial floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
Landlord and commercial work in Gallowstree Common
For anyone letting property in or around Gallowstree Common, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Landlords and agents in Gallowstree Common can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Towns and villages near Gallowstree Common
What else we do in Gallowstree Common
How we quote for floor joint sealing
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number and length of the joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before we start.
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. For a village or hamlet like Gallowstree Common, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We look at the gap and the floor type and agree the right sealant.
- Whatever is in the joint now, whether caulk, grout or sealant, comes out.
- We clean and vacuum the joint and fit backing where the depth needs setting.
- 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
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
FAQs for Gallowstree Common
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Tilehurst station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Gallowstree Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months.
Can you reseal concrete floor joints in an industrial unit?
Yes, from warehouses and units to offices and shops. Work can be planned around your hours.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
When can I walk on the floor?
It depends on the product and the conditions. Before we leave, we tell you when it can be walked on, mopped and driven over so you can plan.
Why not just use caulk?
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.