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Floor & skirting joints in Shortlands, Greater London
Our applicators work in Shortlands on sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
- Threshold joints that have opened or worn
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Shortlands
Across Shortlands, we seal floor and skirting joints in homes and businesses. We start by checking the floor type and the joint, because the right sealant depends on both. We work on skirting boards, concrete floor joints and tiled floors, and the jobs we see most are skirting that has pulled away from the floor and dirt and water collecting in open floor joints.
Shops, offices and commercial units across London have hard-wearing floors with movement joints that need resealing as they wear, while new homes need a neat, sound finish around frames, baths and kitchens before handover.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page 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.
Tiled floors
Perimeter joints in tiled floors should be sealant, not grout. We rake out any grout there and reseal.
Shortlands questions
Can you do floor joint sealing in Shortlands?
Yes, Shortlands is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Is parking an issue for floor joint sealing in Shortlands?
Parking in Shortlands, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
When can I walk on the floor?
Follow the cure time we give you. Light use comes first, cleaning and heavy traffic later.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint. For a job in Shortlands, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor we will be working on and any lift or shared entrance.
- 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.
- A flexible sealant, or a floor-joint sealant for concrete, is applied in a colour to suit.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
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Do you need floor joint sealing in Shortlands?
Grout is rigid, so a tiled floor with nowhere to move cracks along a grout line. Cracks often run straight along a line of joints, showing where a movement joint was needed.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Caulk that has cracked where the floor moves
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Open joints around bathroom floor edges
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
For landlords with property near Shortlands station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What insurance they hold
- How the colour is chosen
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Shortlands, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Why it’s worth doing now in Shortlands
The right product depends on the floor and the traffic: flexible sealant for skirting and tiles, silicone in wet areas, and floor-joint products for concrete. Using the wrong one is why many floor joints fail. In a flat in Shortlands, failed sealant seldom stays inside your own four walls: water can reach the neighbours below, and gaps in fire-rated joints affect the whole building.
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- You choose the colour before work begins
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
Towns and villages near Shortlands
Also in Shortlands
What sealant work can’t fix
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
- Leaks from a failed tanking system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Shortlands
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Wet room & bathroom floors
Joints and finishes in Shortlands homes
Much of London’s new housing is flats in larger developments, where snagging may go through the developer or managing agent. Across Greater London, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and each moves in its own way. That is why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
Managing a site like Highfield Infants' School? Then floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up. As a London address, Shortlands can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Shortlands is covered for floor joint sealing. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. 764 places in Greater London are on our list. We also work in London, about 8 miles from Shortlands.
Every address in BR2, BR1 and BR3 is within our area for floor joint sealing. You will find streets such as Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Shortlands: Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Shortlands
Around Shortlands, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Richmal Crompton pub, Church House Gardens and Langley Park School for Girls and the streets around them. The closest station to Shortlands is Shortlands station, roughly 0.5 miles north. A little further out are Bromley Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.