West Sussex · England
South Bersted Floor Joint Sealing
Our applicators work in South Bersted on sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Open joints that fill with dirt
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
Floor joint sealing in South Bersted, done properly
Good floor joints come down to the right product and clean, prepared edges. We remove what’s there first, the joint is cleaned and backed where needed, then the new sealant goes in. We work on tiled floors, concrete floor joints and commercial floors, and the jobs we see most are floor edges that trap water and grime and skirting that has pulled away from the floor.
In and around South Bersted, 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.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in South Bersted as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Water that gets past a floor joint can damage the floor beneath. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint. In an older home around South Bersted, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- We agree the colour with you first
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, 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 chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Joints and finishes in South Bersted homes
Across West Sussex, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they do not all move the same way. The joint at the skirting or threshold has to allow for that.
Rented homes near Bognor Regis station change hands often, and open skirting and floor joints collect dirt and water, so seal them while the property is empty. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Bersted CofE Primary School, floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others.
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in South Bersted can book us for floor joint sealing, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is on our list too, around 18 miles away.
Work in PO21, PO22 and BN14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road. Close by, we work in Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Around South Bersted
We work in homes and buildings around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and The William Hardwicke pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in South Bersted itself: Bognor Regis station. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (under half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not slide heavy items over sealed joints
- Vacuum floor joints regularly to stop grit building up
- Don’t fill floor joints with caulk where they move or get wet
- Get cracks along tile grout lines looked at early
Lift furniture rather than sliding it over sealed joints. Dragging can tear the bead especially in the first few days.
Cracks along tile grout lines come back unless the movement is dealt with. Adding a movement joint early can stop cracks spreading to the tiles.
South Bersted: your questions answered
Is South Bersted 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.
I let a flat near Bognor Regis station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can grout be replaced with sealant on a tiled floor?
Often, yes. A crack along a grout line often means the floor needs room to move. We rake out that line and seal it with flexible sealant.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. All our work carries a one-year guarantee.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Will I be able to paint over the new joint?
It depends on the sealant, so let us know first. We use a paintable flexible sealant on joints you plan to paint and wet areas get silicone.
Do you seal kitchen plinths to the floor?
Yes. Wet-area floor joints are sealed with a flexible, water-resistant silicone so water can’t get into the gap.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Surface by surface
Wet room and bathroom floors
Floor joints in bathrooms take water every day. We seal them with anti-fungal sanitary silicone that keeps water out.
Concrete floor joints
We clean concrete joints out thoroughly before sealing, vacuuming them clean. Backing goes in where the depth needs controlling.
Also in South Bersted
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Failed waterproofing under a wet room floor
- Structural movement or subsidence
- Concrete repairs beyond the joint
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting boards
- Thresholds
- Concrete floor joints
- Commercial floors
- Tiled floors
- Wet room & bathroom floors
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors. Parking around South Bersted is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- The room is cleared along the joints so we can reach them.
- We take out the cracked caulk, grout or old sealant.
- Edges are cleaned and dried.
- We apply a flexible sealant suited to the floor.
- Finally, we check the work and talk you through aftercare.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.