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Floor & skirting joints in Shirley, Southampton
Floor joints in Shirley need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Shirley
Good floor joints come down to the right product and clean, prepared edges. Old caulk, grout or failed sealant comes out first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. If you have gaps opening between the floor and skirting and open joints around bathroom floor edges, we can help, whatever the surface.
In and around Shirley, 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.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Shirley and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Cracked or broken concrete slabs
- Loose, hollow or cracked tiles, which need a tiler
- Structural movement or subsidence
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Thresholds
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Skirting boards
- Tiled floors
Also near Shirley
What else we do in Shirley
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shirley
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Surface by surface
Skirting boards
If the skirting is painted, a paintable flexible sealant works well. In wet rooms and kitchens, silicone is normally better.
Commercial floors
In commercial buildings, we can plan floor joint work around opening hours. We can arrange out-of-hours work where it’s needed.
Floor joint sealing around Shirley
Across Southampton, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they don’t all move the same way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Shirley Parish Church, floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others. For landlords with property near Millbrook (Hants) station, a tidy floor and skirting joint helps a rental look ready for the next tenant. Managing a site like Wordsworth Primary School? Then entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic.
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Jobs in Shirley get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Shirley is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
We cover every part of SO15, SO16 and SO17 for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. Local streets include May Road, Dyer Road and York Road. You will find Shirley on the A3057, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for floor joint sealing. If you’re just outside Shirley, we cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Shirley is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton.
Landmarks near Shirley
Around Shirley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown Public House, St James' Park and Regents Park Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Testwood Lakes.
Questions from Shirley
Will you come out to Shirley?
Yes, Shirley 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.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Millbrook (Hants) station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
What does floor joint sealing cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
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.
Is caulk good enough for skirting?
Not where the floor moves or gets wet. It splits once the floor shifts. A flexible sealant is the better choice.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
What happens on the day
You do not need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors for a typical job. A visit to Shirley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. 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.
- 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.
- The sealant goes in, chosen for the floor and coloured to suit it.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Quotes for floor joint sealing in Shirley
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number of rooms or windows
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
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 send you a clear quote.
How to look after the new joints
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Get cracks along tile grout lines looked at early
- Sweep along the edges of the floor
- Do not slide heavy items over sealed joints
- Keep heavy wheels off new concrete joints until cured
Keep off the joint for the time we give you. Feet are generally fine before mopping or wheeled traffic so we will give you each time.
In wet areas, an open floor joint lets water reach the subfloor. Resealing early keeps it out.