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Gutter Sealing in West Sussex

Gutter sealing in all 371 towns and villages of West Sussex, done properly, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.

Gutter Sealing in West Sussex

How gutter sealing works in West Sussex

A leaking gutter joint marks the wall and wets the ground underneath. Often a reseal is enough, as long as the gutter is sound. We’re often asked to deal with open joints in fascias and soffits and dripping gutter ends, on roofline trims, uPVC fascias and garage door frames.

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, depending on the number of joints and the access in most cases.

  1. First we agree which joints need sealing.
  2. We clean out each joint.
  3. The joints are dried.
  4. We apply exterior or gutter sealant and finish it neatly.
  5. We check our work before we leave.

What affects the price in West Sussex

A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.

Why book with us

  • Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
  • Fully insured
  • 180+ five-star Google reviews
  • We never seal over old sealant

Ask for a quote

Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.

Near you in Crawley

In Crawley, that means homes and buildings near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include The George Hotel (within half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (under half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Crawley itself: Crawley station. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.

Gutter sealing across West Sussex: local notes

Homes across West Sussex range from older brick and stone to modern render and cladding. Where two materials meet is where water usually gets in.

Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. For any job in West Sussex, joints are cleaned back properly before anything new goes in. Along the coast in West Sussex, holiday lets and guest houses can have bathrooms in near-constant use, which is hard on sealant and grout, and the weather is hard on the outside too.

Crawley: If you live in an older home near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Rented homes near Crawley station change hands often, and a dripping gutter joint or loose fascia trim is easy to miss until damp shows inside.

What happens if it’s left?

New gutters cost far more than a few resealed joints. If the gutter is sound and the drip is a joint a reseal is all it needs. If it’s broken or sagging, a gutter installer needs to look.

What your quote should include

  • Who turns up on the day
  • How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
  • What guarantee comes with the work
  • When the joint can take water or movement

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:

  • Gutters that have dropped or pulled away
  • A gutter length that has split
  • Leaks from the roof rather than a joint

Common problems we fix in West Sussex

Gutter joints depend on seals that wear out. Temperature changes make gutters move, and old seals crack or slip.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
  • Gaps along fascia and soffit joints
  • Failed sealant on a garage door frame
  • Quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last

For landlords and businesses

A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.

Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together.

Different surfaces, different methods

Gutter joints

When a joint drips, the gutter is often still sound. Resealing is usually enough.

Garage door frames

A fresh seal around the frame stops rain getting in.

Questions from West Sussex

Do you hold any approvals?

Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.

What does gutter sealing cost?

It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing and where.

Will you leave a mess?

Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.

Will sealant fix a dripping gutter joint?

Yes, as long as the gutter itself is in good order. We clean and dry the joint before sealing so the sealant bonds.

Do you take out the old sealant first?

Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.

Do you work for letting agents?

Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across West Sussex.

Is it worth trying it myself?

For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.

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One-year guaranteeOn every job