Scotland
Coloured Sealant in Shetland Islands
Coloured sealant in all 63 towns and villages of the Shetland Islands, with every joint properly prepared, quoted before any work starts and a 12-month guarantee.
Coloured Sealant in Shetland Islands
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
Towns we cover in the Shetland Islands
Coloured and colour-matched sealant for visible joints. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and send details for a fixed quote.
Biggest towns in the Shetland Islands
Other services in the Shetland Islands
- Expansion and movement joint sealing
- Industrial and floor joint sealing
- Commercial washroom and wet-area sealing
- Mastic sealing for building owners and managing agents
- Construction and new-build mastic
- Fire-rated sealing and fire stopping
- Facade and window perimeter sealing
- Commercial sealant contractors
Postcodes in the Shetland Islands
How coloured sealant works in the Shetland Islands
We take on colour-matched work across new fit-outs, refurbishments and resealing of existing joints. When replacing old joints, the new colour usually has to match what’s already there. We work on natural stone and brick, hotel bathrooms and public areas and cladding panels, and the usual reasons a site gets in touch are a run of joints in mismatched shades and old sealant that has yellowed, darkened or faded.
The first thing on site is a walk round with your contact, agreeing which joints are in scope, where to start and what must stay open. After that, any old or failed material is removed, each joint is prepared and the new sealant goes in.
- Photos or drawings show us the finishes and joints.
- Colour options from the specified product’s range are shared with you.
- Tell us your site hours and access windows and we will plan around them.
- Joints are prepared, primed where specified and backed.
- The agreed colour is installed and tooled neatly.
What affects the price in the Shetland Islands
We don’t publish prices, because the scope varies so much from one building to the next. For a fixed figure, call for a quote and we will price your job on its own details.
What you get with us
- Colours chosen to suit frames, cladding or finishes where possible
- Workmanship guaranteed for 12 months
- A range of standard colours, depending on the product
- Colours confirmed for the specified product
Quotes
Send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed: that’s how every job runs. To take the first step, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form.
Around Lerwick
Around Lerwick, our work takes us to commercial buildings near St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Hotel and Anderson High School. Nearby you’ll also find Gilbert Bain Hospital (under half a mile south) and Shetland Museum (less than half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Setter Hill and Clickimin Loch.
Shops, offices and hotels in the Shetland Islands
Commercial buildings across the Shetland Islands range from older premises altered many times to recent units on business parks. Surfaces decide the sealant, from masonry to powder-coated frames and shop-fit panels.
Work in the Shetland Islands comes under Scotland’s own building standards and technical handbooks. Our part is sealing to the specification, whatever the building. Coastal places in the Shetland Islands often have hotels, guest houses and holiday accommodation with busy seasons, so work is often best planned for quieter months.
Lerwick: Sites a few miles apart, such as North Ness Business Park and South Gremista Industrial Estate, can share one programme and one point of contact. Parks like North Ness Business Park, 0.5 miles north-east of Lerwick, see tenants come and go, and every move-in brings joints to seal.
Maintenance after handover
Regular inspection catches problems early. In particular:
- Insist on the agreed colour for any repair
- Approve a sample bead on high-profile areas
- Avoid abrasive pads on coloured sealant
- Keep the colour details for future repairs
If other trades disturb a coloured joint, ask them to tell you rather than patch it. A mismatched repair stands out, so it is better to reseal the section properly.
Approve a sample where colour really matters. A sample in real light shows how it will look.
How the quote is worked out
Before we quote, we look at:
- How accessible the joints are
- Working within restricted access windows
- Specialist products, such as fire-rated or hygienic sealants
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
The work involved drives the cost: stripping out, preparation, sealing, access and phasing. Call for a fixed quote.
Before you send an enquiry
However big the job, these details speed things up:
- Access details, including height
- Drawings or a marked-up plan, if available
- Your programme or deadline
- Clear photos of the problem areas
Every quote starts with the facts: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Share whatever details you have and we’ll fill any gaps with a visit.
Building owners, agents and FMs in the Shetland Islands
Blocks and communal areas make up much of the work for housing associations and agents. Work can be phased so residents and staff keep access throughout, and each stage is agreed with your contact.
Whether you’re a managing agent, a property factor or an owner’s representative: send the details, accept a fixed quote, and we carry out and guarantee the work. We can agree access arrangements and keyholder contacts beforehand.
Different surfaces, different methods
Cladding panels
Multi-coloured cladding needs a joint colour that works across it. A neutral tone from the range often works best.
Natural stone
Stone has variation, so the aim is a colour that sits naturally against it. A stone-compatible, neutral-cure sealant avoids staining in a colour chosen from its range.
Doing it in-house
Redoing a failed joint usually costs more than getting it right at the outset, because the whole bead must be removed and the faces cleaned back again. That’s why many clients bring in a specialist from the beginning.
Site maintenance staff can often handle a short internal joint. The usual problems come from preparation: new sealant over old, damp or dusty faces, or the wrong product for the movement.
Questions we’re asked in the Shetland Islands
Is coloured sealant weaker than white?
The colour doesn’t change what kind of sealant it is. Preparation, backing and tooling are what make it last, whatever the colour.
Will you just go over the old sealant?
No. We cut the old material out and clean the joint back before sealing, because fresh silicone will not bond with aged silicone.
Do your applicators hold CSCS cards?
Yes. Our applicators hold CSCS cards, as many construction sites ask for.
Can we specify the colour by RAL number?
Yes. We compare the RAL reference with the colours made for the specified sealant. We will tell you which colour is closest before work starts.
Is any job too small?
We quote for single jobs as well as large packages and programmes. Send details for a fixed quote.
Do you work to architects’ specifications?
Yes. The specification and the manufacturer’s installation guidance are what we work to, and any queries are raised before we start.
Can you quote from photographs?
It depends on the job. Straightforward work can often be priced from photographs and measurements, and bigger or more complex jobs usually get a visit.