West Berkshire · England
Floor & skirting joints in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hungerford. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Skirting caulk that keeps splitting
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
How we handle floor joint sealing in Hungerford
Large tiled floors, and those over underfloor heating, often need movement joints. We can turn a line of grout into a movement joint by replacing it with flexible sealant in a matching colour. If you’re dealing with caulk that has cracked where the floor moves and gaps at thresholds between rooms, we can help, whatever the surface.
In smaller places like Hungerford, new homes tend to come as small developments or single plots. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly from day one.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Thresholds
- Commercial floors
- Skirting boards
- Concrete floor joints
What floor joint sealing looks like in Hungerford
Across West Berkshire, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Lawrence, floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others.
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We provide floor joint sealing to homes and businesses in Hungerford and the surrounding area. Hungerford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for floor joint sealing. Our Reading page covers work nearby (23 miles or so).
All of RG17 is within our area for floor joint sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road and the roads around them. Hungerford sits on or near the A4 and A338, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Hungerford: Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.
Local landmarks in Hungerford
In Hungerford, that means homes and buildings near The Borough Arms and John O'Gaunt School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Hungerford itself: Hungerford station. The countryside around Hungerford includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
FAQs for Hungerford
Do you cover smaller places like Hungerford?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
I let a flat near Hungerford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
In most cases you can choose. We will explain which colours are available.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. All our work carries our one-year guarantee.
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Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Check skirting joints after the heating season
- Use furniture pads near skirting
- Mark off resealed joints in warehouses
- Vacuum floor joints regularly to stop grit building up
In commercial units, keep pallet trucks and heavy wheels off new joints until they’ve cured. Cone off the area if needed.
Open skirting gaps let in draughts, dust and sometimes insects. Sealing it keeps the room tidier.
How the visit works
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. In a smaller place like Hungerford, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- First, the floor type, the gap and the traffic are checked.
- Any old caulk, grout or sealant is raked or cut out.
- We vacuum out the joint and add backing where the depth needs setting.
- The chosen sealant goes in, coloured to suit the floor.
- We tool it neatly and tell you when it can be walked on and cleaned.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
What we are called out for in Hungerford
New floors settle once they’re in use. The edges pull away from the skirting.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Tiled floors with no room to move
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
If you look after a building such as Hungerford Primary School, entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
What your quote should include
- What insurance they hold
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What happens if the job turns out different
- When the joint can take water or movement
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The size of the job
- The product the joint needs
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Hungerford
Water that gets past a floor joint can damage the floor beneath. Sealing them now keeps the problem at the surface. Homes in smaller places like Hungerford can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why Hungerford clients choose us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read our cost guide and what customers say.