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Floor & skirting joints in Tortington, West Sussex
Our applicators work in Tortington on sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Failed joint filler in concrete floors
- Open joints that fill with dirt
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
Floor joint sealing in Tortington, done properly
We seal floor joints in homes, offices and commercial buildings across Tortington. We start by checking the floor type and the joint, since that decides which sealant suits. We work on skirting boards, concrete floor joints and commercial floors, and common reasons people get in touch are open joints that fill with dirt and open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards.
Older homes in small places like Tortington often have timber floors that move with the seasons, which is why skirting and threshold joints need a flexible sealant, not filler.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Tortington (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tortington
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
When to call us in Tortington
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
Community buildings like St Mary Magdalene's Church are part of the picture too: joints in its floors, skirtings and thresholds need resealing as they wear.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How the colour is chosen
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What guarantee comes with the work
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon for most homes. Somewhere like Tortington 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 look at the gap and the floor type and agree the right sealant.
- We take out any old caulk, sealant or grout along the line.
- The joint is vacuumed clean, with backing fitted wherever depth matters.
- 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
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
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Tortington: your questions answered
Can you do floor joint sealing in Tortington?
Yes, Tortington is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Ford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Can you add a movement joint to a tiled floor?
Often, yes. Where a floor needs one, we rake out grout along the right line and replace it with flexible sealant coloured to suit. Loose or cracked tiles need a tiler first.
Why has a gap opened under my skirting?
Movement from drying timber and settling floors pulls the skirting and floor apart. Caulk tends to crack; a flexible sealant doesn’t.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.
Joints and finishes in Tortington 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. That’s why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Arundel CofE Primary School, floor joints in corridors, halls and entrances take heavy wear and need resealing before the edges break up. For landlords with property near Ford station, gaps at skirtings and thresholds are worth sealing between tenancies.
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN18, we can carry out floor joint sealing at your property. Tortington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for floor joint sealing. Brighton is on our list too, around 19 miles away.
We cover every part of BN18 for floor joint sealing and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out floor joint sealing in Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Around Tortington
In Tortington, that means homes and buildings near The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Tortington itself: Ford station. Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Tortington includes WWT Arundel.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
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Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Keep dirt out of the joints
- Avoid sloshing water against skirting
- Have a cracking tiled floor checked before tiles break
- Don’t paint over silicone
Keep off the joint for the time we give you. Feet are generally fine before mopping or wheeled traffic.
Cracks along tile grout lines come back unless the movement is dealt with. A flexible joint added early helps protect the tiles themselves.
What affects the quote in Tortington
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of sealant required
- Access and height
- How much there is to do
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
If you are in Tortington and need floor joint sealing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tortington
Filling a skirting gap with caulk looks fine at first, but the movement soon cracks it. A flexible sealant stretches instead, so the joint stays closed. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Tortington, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Tortington
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Fully insured
- Old sealant always removed completely
- A choice of colours where the product allows
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