Hampshire · England
Floor Joint Sealing in Hawkley
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Hawkley. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
Why deal with it now?
The right product depends on the floor and the traffic: skirting and tiled floors need flexibility, wet areas need water resistance and concrete needs a product suited to wheels. Getting that choice wrong is a common reason joints fail. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Hawkley, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Fully insured
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- We never seal over old sealant
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
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How we handle floor joint sealing in Hawkley
Gaps along the bottom of skirting are common in new and older homes alike. Caulk tends to crack there, so we use a flexible sealant that moves with the floor. If you have threshold joints that have opened or worn and grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Work in a small place like Hawkley just needs the journey and access planning, and the work itself is the same as on any site.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hawkley as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- Hawkley (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The product the joint needs
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- When we can work, for business premises
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What’s wrong with the joints now
We quote each job on its own. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not paint over silicone
- Do not slide heavy items over sealed joints
- Avoid caulk in bathrooms and kitchens
- Sweep along the edges of the floor
Follow the cure time before walking on or cleaning the joint. Feet are normally fine before mopping or wheeled traffic, and we will tell you both.
Open skirting gaps let in draughts, dust and sometimes insects. Sealing it early keeps the room cleaner and the edges sound.
FAQs for Hawkley
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Liss station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Hawkley?
Yes, Hawkley is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do you use a paintable sealant?
Where you plan to paint, we do. Silicone doesn’t take paint so mention it when you get a quote.
How soon can the floor be mopped?
That varies with the sealant and the room. We give you the times for walking, cleaning and traffic when we finish so you can plan.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Different surfaces, different methods
Commercial floors
Shops, offices, warehouses and units all have floor joints that need sealing. The sealant is chosen for the traffic the floor takes.
Skirting boards
If the skirting is painted, a paintable flexible sealant works well. In wet rooms and kitchens, silicone is usually better.
Joints and finishes in Hawkley homes
Floors around Hampshire run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. That’s why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
For buildings such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. If you need floor joint sealing in Hawkley, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We cover Hampshire from our Crawley base, Hawkley included. Hawkley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers work nearby, about 18 miles away.
We work across GU33 for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. Other places close to Hawkley include Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hawkley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hawkley Inn. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hawkley include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
What we’re called out for in Hawkley
Timber floors and skirting shrink and swell through the year. Heating dries timber and opens gaps along the skirting and they change again in summer.
Look out for any of the following:
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
- Floor edges that trap water and grime
Rented homes near Liss station change hands often, and a tidy floor and skirting joint helps a rental look ready for the next tenant.
Before you book anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How hidden problems are handled
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. For a village or hamlet like Hawkley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- 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 cleaned, vacuumed and backed where depth needs controlling.
- We apply a flexible sealant, or a floor-joint product on concrete, in a suitable colour.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.