Mid Yell coloured sealant
Coloured and colour-matched sealant for visible joints throughout Mid Yell and nearby, carried out by CSCS-carded applicators. CHAS accredited and fully insured.
- Marked sealant in hotel bathrooms
- Previous reseals that don’t match the original
- Coloured joints that have cracked with movement
Coloured sealant for Mid Yell sites
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
What we are called out for in Mid Yell
When frames are recoated or a space is rebranded, the old joints may no longer suit. New cladding colours, repainted frames or a refreshed shop fit all prompt colour changes, and the joints need to match.
Site and facilities staff are often the first to spot these:
- Old sealant that has yellowed, darkened or faded
- Colour changes after a rebrand or refit
- Untidy coloured beads with ragged edges
- Old colour-matched joints lifting at the edges
For any commercial premises in Mid Yell, a lasting joint depends on full removal of the old sealant and clean, dry faces.
Comparing quotes
- Are they CHAS accredited or on Constructionline?
- Is depth set with backing rod, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints?
- Proof of insurance
- Will RAMS and insurance details be available?
Coloured sealant in Mid Yell
We can agree a short trial length before the full run. Sealant can look slightly different once it has cured, and again in different light, so seeing it in place helps. Let us know who signs off colour, and we’ll fit the sample into the programme. We work on natural stone and brick, office fit-out finishes and cladding panels, and the failures we’re asked to look at most are standard-colour sealant spoiling a high-end finish and hotel refurbishments with a set colour scheme. Whoever orders the work in Mid Yell, the brief is typically the same: a clear scope, tidy work and joints that don’t fail again.
In smaller Scottish places like Mid Yell, commercial buildings are often hotels, pubs, shops, schools, surgeries and farm or estate buildings put to new use. Each has kitchens, washrooms and frames that depend on sound joints.
Our 12-month guarantee is about workmanship, not wear and tear. Sealant wears with time, and movement, weather, cleaning and use decide how fast, so we are clear about what is covered before work starts.
- Place
- Mid Yell (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Surface by surface
Office fit-outs
Office joinery and frames normally follow a colour scheme. We choose sealant colours to suit and agree them before work starts.
Natural stone
Natural stone rarely has one colour, and the sealant has to work with that. A stone-safe neutral-cure product is used in a colour chosen from its range.
Mid Yell: questions and answers
Can you take on a job in Mid Yell, on the island?
Yes. Islands are part of our area, Mid Yell included. Island work is planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so photographs and a full list before we travel are essential.
Our building in Mid Yell is near the coast: does that change the sealant?
It can. Wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt air are harder on external joints. We check the specified product suits the exposure and pay close attention to preparation.
How much does the work cost?
That depends on the job: the volume of work, the access, the specified product and how it’s phased. Call for a fixed quote and we will price it properly.
Can staff carry on working while you’re here?
In the majority of cases, yes. We phase the work so most of the building stays in use.
How long does a typical visit take?
The duration is planned around your programme and the access we are given. You’ll have an expected duration with the quote.
Can you quote from photos?
It depends on the job. Simple work can often be priced from photos, and bigger or more complex jobs normally get a visit.
Will you just go over the old sealant?
No. Sealing over old material is one of the classic causes of early joint failure, so everything comes out first.
On site: what to expect
Working in a building that stays open takes some planning. The work area is signed and kept contained, keep walkways clear and work section by section so the rest of the building stays in use. Jobs near Mid Yell are often grouped with others in the same area, to make the most of each trip. Tell us how flexible your dates are.
- First we agree which sealant type the joint 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.
- Masking comes off and the work is checked with you.
Before we start on site
- Warn occupants and staff about the work
- Confirm the product named in the specification
- For older buildings, check the asbestos register before work
Get a fixed quote
Send us photos, drawings or a joint schedule are often enough for a fixed quote. If the job needs a look first, we will arrange a site visit.
Related advice
Frontages, fit-outs and joints in Mid Yell
Mid Yell lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Shopfronts, frames and external joints on commercial buildings there take wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Where a frontage needs a particular colour, the product still has to suit that exposure. Island jobs, Mid Yell among them, are planned around the ferry and the forecast. A complete list with photos means one crossing, not two.
For premises around Mid Yell where the joint is seen, colour options for the product are confirmed with the quote.
Mid Yell is in the Shetland Islands. We send applicators to Mid Yell for colour-matched joints. We work across 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from busy centres to rural villages.
Work on colour-matched joints is covered throughout ZE2, for business premises of every kind. Buildings on Links House, Sunny Side and Burrapark are within our area. We also cover Camb (1 mile north), Aywick (3 miles south), Houbie (7 miles east), Burravoe (7 miles south) and Clivocast (8 miles north-east). Where a site is remote or on an island, we plan travel and materials carefully, so include the location in your enquiry.
Around Mid Yell
Green spaces nearby include White Hill of Vatsetter and Loch of Vatsetter.
What happens if it’s left?
Standard white or grey sealant is cheaper to stock, but it doesn’t always suit the finish. Where joints are on show, choosing a better colour is usually worth it at handover. Buildings that aren’t in daily use, such as halls and seasonal premises, may let water in unnoticed, giving water time to get in. Early resealing prevents it.
The work involved drives the cost: stripping out, preparation, sealing, access and phasing. Call for a quote and we will explain how it’s made up.
Why us?
- Fully insured, including public liability cover
- One contact handling all your sites
- A range of standard colours, depending on the product
- CHAS accredited
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How the quote is worked out
Before we quote, we look at:
- How much there is to seal
- Joint width, depth and condition
- Removal of failed or old sealant
- Which sealant the job calls for
Pricing colour-matched joints depends on quantities, condition and access. Ask us for a fixed quote.
Before you send an enquiry
To price the job accurately, we need to understand the site. Send us:
- Anything awkward about access or site hours
- Whether an asbestos survey exists
- A wide shot and a close-up of the area
- The type of building and who uses it
If there’s a specification, drawings or a tender package, send it with your enquiry, and we’ll price the work to it. Smaller jobs need nothing more than photographs and a few notes.
What sealant work can’t fix
We check first that sealant really is the fix. It isn’t the answer for:
- Custom-mixed sealant colours
- Restoring stained stone or masonry next to old sealant
- Colour variation across natural stone or brick that no single shade can match
Not sure which it is? You can phone 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Office fit-out finishes
- Hotel bathrooms and public areas
- Shop-fit joinery and counters
- Natural stone and brick
- Cladding panels
- Powder-coated and anodised frames