West Sussex · England
Floor & skirting joints in Somerley, West Sussex
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Somerley. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
- Concrete floor joints that have broken down
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
How we handle floor joint sealing in Somerley
In commercial and industrial units, concrete floor joints take a hammering from wheels and traffic. Each is resealed with a floor-joint product suited to what runs over it. If you are dealing with dirt and water collecting in open floor joints and gaps opening between the floor and skirting, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Somerley, new homes tend to be conversions, self-builds or a few houses rather than an estate. Each still needs its sealant and floor joints finished properly.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Somerley (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need floor joint sealing in Somerley
New floors settle once they’re in use. Gaps at the edges appear in the first year or so.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
- Dirt and water collecting in open floor joints
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
If you let a flat or house near Fishbourne station, open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long to leave it before use
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Why deal with it now?
Leaving skirting gaps until the next decorating job lets dirt and draughts in. Sealing them now is a short job. Around Somerley, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why book with us
- We agree the colour with you first
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 20+ years of sealant experience
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Somewhere like Somerley needs a little journey planning: 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 start by checking the floor, the joint and what traffic it takes.
- We remove what’s in the joint now.
- We vacuum out the joint and add backing where the depth needs setting.
- We apply the sealant in a colour that suits the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Somerley
Do you cover Somerley for floor joint sealing?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Somerley is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Is Somerley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Why not just use caulk?
Not where the floor moves or gets wet. Caulk cracks as the floor moves, so the gap comes back. A flexible sealant lasts longer there.
Why does the gap under my skirting keep coming back?
Floors and walls move a little with the seasons, and new floors settle. A flexible sealant closes the gap without cracking like caulk.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
Joints and finishes in Somerley homes
Floors around West Sussex run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and each moves in its own way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
Managing a site like Birdham CE Primary School? Then entrance and corridor floor joints take a lot of traffic. For buildings such as St James' Church, joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Jobs in Somerley get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Somerley is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover for floor joint sealing. For nearby work, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for floor joint sealing. You will find streets such as Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane. If you’re just outside Somerley, we cover Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Somerley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Birdham Public House and the streets around them. Somerley’s nearest station is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Somerley includes Pilsey Island.
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t slide heavy items over sealed joints
- Avoid caulk in bathrooms and kitchens
- Act on grout cracks that run in a straight line
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
Follow the cure time before walking on or cleaning the joint. Feet are generally fine before mopping or wheeled traffic.
Open skirting gaps let in draughts, dust and sometimes insects. Sealing it early keeps the room cleaner and the edges sound.
When something else is needed
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Bouncy or failing floorboards
- Loose, hollow or cracked tiles, which need a tiler
- Water getting under the tiles from elsewhere
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Somerley
- Tiled floors
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Thresholds