Aird Tong construction mastic
We carry out mastic packages for new-build and refurbishment projects in Aird Tong and the surrounding area. Send photos or drawings for a fixed quote.
- External joints sealed in damp or cold conditions that are now failing
- Perimeter gaps outside the sealant’s range
- Failed sealant in an existing building being refurbished
Construction mastic for businesses in Aird Tong
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How we handle construction mastic in Aird Tong
Refurbishment work needs a slightly different approach from new build. Old beads come out completely, as fresh silicone can’t grip old and the asbestos survey is checked first on older stock. New and existing joints then get the same preparation. If you’re dealing with failed sealant in an existing building being refurbished and external joints sealed in damp or cold conditions that are now failing, we can help, on cladding and panel joints, window and door perimeters and internal decorators’ caulk alike. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: in Aird Tong, that means joint design, primers and backing rod as standard.
In smaller places such as Aird Tong, building work tends to be single schemes rather than big developments. The mastic still needs to suit exposed elevations and Scottish weather.
Work we carry out comes with a 12-month guarantee. If an installation problem shows up, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email and we’ll arrange a return visit.
- Place
- Aird Tong (HS2)
- Wider area
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
Why act early in Aird Tong
When a package runs over budget, downgrading the product is a common first thought. A failed joint in the defects period costs far more than the product difference. Where an alternative is genuinely suitable, we will say so. Around smaller places like Aird Tong, halls, stores and seasonal buildings may not be checked often, so a failed joint has time to cause damage. Early resealing prevents it.
The product called for affects the cost, as does the preparation each joint needs, such as cutting out, priming or new backing rod. Access, phasing and site requirements come into it too.
What you get with us
- CHAS accredited
- RAL and finish matching where the product range allows
- Failed material removed, not covered up
- Public liability insurance in place
See what affects the cost and our accreditations.
Other services in Aird Tong
Do you need construction mastic in Aird Tong?
Frames installed with uneven gaps make perimeter sealing harder. Every product has limits on how wide a joint it can bridge, so gaps outside that range need sorting by the installer first. Better to raise it at the start than seal a joint that’s bound to fail.
These are often picked up first by site or facilities staff:
- External joints sealed in damp or cold conditions that are now failing
- Bath and shower joints scraped during the final clean
- Frame perimeters left unsealed or poorly sealed
- Mastic snags holding up handover
On any site in or around Aird Tong, the mastic follows the specification and the programme.
What your quote should include
- Their approach to joint depth and backing
- Are they CHAS accredited or on Constructionline?
- Who will actually carry out the work
- Will failed sealant be removed rather than covered?
Quoting for work in Aird Tong
We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The total length or number of joints
- Which sealant the job calls for
- How much existing material needs removing
- Distance, for remote addresses
A quote for mastic packages depends on quantities, condition and access, plus any specification you’re working to. Call for a quote.
What to include in your enquiry
Diagnosis starts before we arrive. Tell us:
- The postcode of the building
- When you need the work done
- Asbestos survey details if the building is older
- How the joints are reached, and at what height
Need a figure for a tender or a budget? We will quote against your scope and drawings that you can work with. For a chat about it beforehand, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email us.
When it isn’t the sealant
Before quoting, we check that sealant is the right answer. It won’t put right:
- Joint design decisions that belong to the architect or engineer
- Joints damaged after sign-off by following trades
- Frames fitted out of tolerance
If in doubt, call the office on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Cladding and panel joints
- Internal decorators’ caulk
- Window and door perimeters
- Brick and block movement joints
- Floor and skirting junctions
- Sanitary and kitchen joints
Different surfaces, different methods
Fire-rated sealant where specified
Where the specification calls for fire-rated or intumescent sealant around service penetrations or linear gaps, we install it to the manufacturer’s tested detail. The design and sign-off of fire stopping sit with the designer, principal designer or fire engineer; we work to the specification and the manufacturer’s installation guidance.
Kitchens and utility areas
On commercial kitchen fit-outs, hygienic sealants are often specified. We follow the specification and seal to a smooth, cleanable finish.
Diagnose, treat, sign off
When we get to site, we report to your site contact and complete whatever induction the building runs. Everything around the joints gets protected before anything is cut or cleaned, with the work itself normally taking whatever the programme allows, since the work follows the trades as areas are released. Tell us who will meet us and how to get in at your building near Aird Tong. That goes into the plan alongside the quote.
- First we look at the scope on site or from drawings.
- You receive a fixed quote covering scope, products and sequence.
- Site paperwork is confirmed and our CSCS-carded applicators are inducted.
- Sealing follows the programme as areas are released.
- Problems we find, such as oversized gaps, are raised straight away.
- The package is closed out, snags cleared and backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Before we start on site
- Point out any areas we must not close
- Let building users know which areas are affected
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
Quotes
Quotes are fixed against the scope you send, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To start the process, phone 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.
Related advice
Sites and facades in and around Aird Tong
Aird Tong is within about 1 mile of the coast. Schemes this close to the sea see their facade joints tested by wind and rain from the day they’re sealed, which puts weight on correct joint sizing, priming and a sealant suited to the exposure. For an island location such as Aird Tong, work is planned around ferry crossings and the weather. We need drawings and a programme early so materials come on the right crossing.
On a healthcare site such as Western Isles Hospital (2.6 miles south-west of Aird Tong), new blocks and refurbishments go on while the hospital keeps running, so mastic work is sequenced carefully.
Aird Tong (Gaelic: Aird Thunga) is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Businesses, contractors and managing agents in Aird Tong can call on us for mastic packages, as part of our coverage of Na h-Eileanan Siar. Our Na h-Eileanan Siar coverage takes in 87 places, from busy centres to rural villages.
Work on mastic packages is covered throughout HS2, whatever the building. Just outside Aird Tong, we also work in Tong (1 mile west), Upper Coll (1 mile north), Steinis (2 miles south), Newmarket (2 miles south-west) and Bac (2 miles north-east). For island and remote sites, we plan travel and materials carefully.
What’s near Aird Tong
Nearby you will also find Western Isles Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewis Loom Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch Àirigh na Lic.
Aird Tong: questions and answers
Can being near the sea in Aird Tong affect the sealant we need?
It can, yes: buildings near the sea take more wind-driven rain, and salt in the air nearer the shore. That puts more weight on product choice, primers where the manufacturer specifies them, and correct joint sizing.
Do you take on work at healthcare sites like Western Isles Hospital?
Yes. Healthcare sites are among the places we work. Before anything starts, the estates team agrees permits, inductions and infection-control measures with us.
Do you offer coloured sealant?
That depends on the product. Some ranges are wide, others limited, so the available colours are confirmed with the quote.
Which sealant will you use?
A specification, where there is one, decides it. Without one, the joint decides: how much it moves, what it bonds to and whether it’s wet, trafficked or fire-rated.
Do you use the sealant named in the specification?
We use the product the specification names. Any suggested alternative is put to you before anything changes.
Does weather affect external mastic work?
External sealant needs a dry joint and a temperature within the product’s range. Frosty or damp mornings can hold up external sealing so we normally switch to internal work when that happens.
Do you do fire-rated sealing on new builds?
We install fire-rated sealant where it is the specified product, working to the specification and the manufacturer’s installation guidance. We’ll flag if the detail needs a different product.