Ellen's Glen coloured sealant
Commercial sealant work in Ellen's Glen for contractors, FMs and building owners: coloured and colour-matched sealant for visible joints, quoted at a fixed price.
- A run of joints in mismatched shades
- Untidy coloured beads with ragged edges
- White or grey sealant that clashes with the finish
Coloured sealant for businesses in Ellen's Glen
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Coloured sealant for commercial buildings in Ellen's Glen
Colour is often written into the specification, by RAL reference or by matching a sample. Standard sealant ranges cover many colours, so we check what the specified product is made in before we quote. An exact bespoke match can’t always be promised, so we talk you through the nearest colours. Site teams most often ask us about marked sealant in hotel bathrooms and poorly tooled joints on visible finishes, on powder-coated and anodised frames, hotel bathrooms and public areas and natural stone and brick. Whether you call it commercial sealant work, mastic application or joint sealing, the work in Ellen's Glen is the same: the right product in a properly prepared joint.
Working in a Scottish city means planning around loading rules, shared entrances and busy pavements. Give us your access times and any building rules and we will fit the work around them, phased so offices and shops keep trading.
We stand by our work with a 12-month guarantee. That covers our preparation and application, and we come back if anything isn’t right.
- Location
- Ellen's Glen (EH17, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quote
- A fixed quote before we start
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
Commercial clients in Ellen's Glen
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Let us know the documents you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) and we will confirm them with the quote.
If you look after buildings for someone else, clear figures and clear communication matter. You get a fixed quote, an agreed scope and a walk round at the end.
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Doing it in-house
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. The usual problems come from preparation: new sealant over old, damp or dusty faces, or the wrong product for the movement.
Using site staff can make sense for a small touch-up, but larger jobs are different: a specialist brings efficiency, a consistent finish and a 12-month guarantee.
When it isn’t the sealant
Some faults sit outside our scope, and we point that out rather than sealing over them:
- Repairing damaged frames or cladding
- Finishes that change colour from one area to another
- Stopping sealant from ever changing colour outdoors
If you’re not sure, just call the office on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Cladding panels
- Powder-coated and anodised frames
- Hotel bathrooms and public areas
- Natural stone and brick
- Office fit-out finishes
- Shop-fit joinery and counters
On site: what to expect
A typical day starts with protection: tape along each joint edge and covers over finishes, stock and equipment close by. On site, the work typically takes about the same time as any other sealant work, plus a little longer if a sample bead is agreed first, and our waste is bagged and taken away as we go. In a Scottish city, kerbside space and loading need planning, especially near the centre. Tenement closes, shared stairs and factor approvals may also be involved.
- We confirm the joint type and the product it needs.
- Your RAL reference, sample or photo is checked against that product’s colours.
- The nearest colour is agreed, with a sample bead where needed.
- We cut out the existing bead, clean and set the depth.
- We mask, seal and tool to a clean line.
- We remove the masking and walk the finished joints with you.
Getting the site ready
- Arrange parking or a loading space
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Confirm the product named in the specification
Getting a fixed quote
Specifications, drawings and tender packages are welcome with any enquiry, and we’ll price the work to it. For smaller jobs, photographs and a description will do.
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Sealant on show in Ellen's Glen’s commercial buildings
The 3 miles around Ellen's Glen take in at least three named trading estates, business parks or retail parks. Sites like these see regular refits, with shopfronts, offices and staff areas to seal; brand colours often come into it. The 2 miles around Ellen's Glen include three care or nursing homes. Care homes need tidy, cleanable joints in kitchens, corridors and communal rooms; colours can be chosen to suit the interior.
A business with units at Eldin Industrial Estate and Peffermill Industrial Estate needn’t use two contractors for its sealant. In a retail centre such as Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-west of Ellen's Glen), new tenants mean new shop fits, and the sealant at counters, frontages and floor edges is part of the finish.
Ellen's Glen is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH17 postcode area, the process is the same: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, and the work is guaranteed. Across Edinburgh, 174 places are covered, including Ellen's Glen.
We cover the EH17 and EH16 postcode districts for colour-matched joints. Among the streets we cover are Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane. Being close to the A772, Ellen's Glen is straightforward for us to reach. Close to Ellen's Glen, our area also takes in Gracemount (1 mile south-west), Liberton (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-east), Moredun (1 mile north-east) and Southhouse (1 mile south-west). Nearby towns on our patch include Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ellen's Glen
We work on buildings around Liberton Parish Church and Drum Park. Ellen's Glen’s nearest station is Shawfair station, about 2.4 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Ellen's Glen includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
What sets the cost
We price every job individually. The things that drive the figure:
- Any access equipment needed
- Joint width, depth and condition
- The total length or number of joints
- Travel to remote or island sites
The price depends on the quantity of joints, how much old material needs removing and the access. Call for a quote when you are ready.
Before you send an enquiry
There’s no need for a formal survey. A few details are enough to get going:
- The type of building and who uses it
- Photos of the joints, close up and from further back
- Access details, including height
- The site address and postcode
Tell us about the building, the joints and when you need the work done, and we’ll put a fixed quote together. The easiest way is to ring 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings.
Signs you need coloured sealant in Ellen's Glen
Internal joints can stain from cleaning products, spills or mould. Mould that has grown into sealant typically can’t be cleaned out.
These are often picked up first by site or facilities staff:
- Smeared sealant on stone or joinery
- Joints that need to match a new RAL frame colour
- Old sealant that has yellowed, darkened or faded
- Fit-outs with a sealant colour in the specification
Premises within reach of Shawfair station (to the east of Ellen's Glen) often have busy frontages where joints are seen by everyone passing.
What your quote should include
- Will failed sealant be removed rather than covered?
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
- Proof of insurance
- The terms of the workmanship guarantee
Questions we’re asked in Ellen's Glen
Can the sealant on our Ellen's Glen premises match the finishes?
Yes, sealants come in a wide range of standard colours, and matching to RAL references, cladding, stone or frames is a common request. Send colour references or photographs and we’ll confirm what’s available for the product.
Does your area include sites such as Eldin Industrial Estate, near Ellen's Glen?
Yes, sites like Eldin Industrial Estate are within our area, along with the rest of Ellen's Glen. Send details of the unit and the work through our quote form for a quick quote.
How many days will you need on site?
It depends on the scope, though a typical visit normally takes a few hours or a phased programme, depending on joint lengths and how many colours are involved. Larger or phased jobs take longer, and we will give you a timescale with the quote.
Do your applicators hold CSCS cards?
Yes. If you need card details for site access, let us know and we will send them with the quote.
How do I request a quote?
You can use the quote form on this site; alternatively, phone 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form. Include photos or drawings if you have them.
Do you cover Ellen's Glen?
Yes. We take on work across Ellen's Glen, and the same phone number covers every area.
What if there’s asbestos in the old mastic?
Managing asbestos is the dutyholder’s responsibility, so we’ll ask for the register before work on an older building. Work pauses if suspect material is found, until it has been tested.