Mastic contractors in Brae
Planning work on a mastic package in Brae? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- A mastic package split between trades with no clear owner
- Mastic snags holding up handover
- Sealant knocked or painted over by other trades
Construction mastic across Brae
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
What affects the price in Brae
These are the things that shape the price:
- Which sealant the job calls for
- Backing rod, priming and other preparation
- The site’s rules and procedures
- How much there is to seal
Larger quantities, tricky access or phasing all shape the price. So do site requirements such as inductions and permits, along with the time of year for external work.
What we need to price the job
To price the job accurately, we need to understand the site. Send us:
- Anything awkward about access or site hours
- What the building is and how it’s used
- When you need the work done
- Asbestos survey details if the building is older
Tell us about the building, the joints and when you need the work done, and a fixed quote will follow. To get it moving, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.
Construction mastic in Brae, done properly
Most of the packages we price run well beyond frames: frame perimeters inside and out, caulking to trims and boards where the specification calls for it, sanitary silicone, kitchens, and the final snag list. One contractor for all of it keeps the responsibility in one place, and one applicator team gives a consistent finish. The enquiries we see most involve failed sealant in an existing building being refurbished and inconsistent sealant finishes from plot to plot, across brick and block movement joints, sanitary and kitchen joints and floor and skirting junctions. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: on jobs in Brae, preparation and product choice get the time they need.
External sealing around Brae depends on dry faces and the right temperature. We build some give into the plan and agree it with the site manager.
We stand by our work with a 12-month guarantee. It covers how we prepared and applied the sealant.
- Place
- Brae (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Building and refurbishing in Brae
Brae is within about 1 mile of the coast. Facades and window perimeters on coastal schemes take more wind-driven rain, and salt air nearer the shore, which puts weight on correct joint sizing, priming and a sealant suited to the exposure. Brae is on Scotland’s drier eastern side. Winter mornings can still bring frost and condensation on steel and glass. External dates keep a little give.
Work at a hotel such as The Brae Hotel Shetland, under half a mile south of Brae, tends to be programmed around bookings, mastic included. For contractors building in or near Brae, we seal to the drawings, the specification and the programme.
Brae is in the Shetland Islands. We cover commercial sites throughout Brae, for single jobs and planned programmes alike. Our the Shetland Islands coverage takes in 63 places.
We take on mastic packages across the ZE2 postcode area. Buildings on Runafirth, Ladieside and Hevdaland are within our area. We also cover Sullom (3 miles north), Scatsta (3 miles north-east), Voe (4 miles south-east), Firth (6 miles north-east) and Hogaland (7 miles north) for mastic packages. Brae is one of the busier places in the Shetland Islands, and we take on mastic packages for its commercial and public buildings. Island and remote sites need extra planning, with travel, ferry crossings where needed and weather to allow for, so mention the location when you speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings.
Near you in Brae
For a walk, there’s Houlls Water.
Why deal with it now?
Some packages split mastic across the window fitter, kitchen fitter and plumber. The result tends to be uneven finishes and arguments about who should seal what. One mastic subcontractor for the lot keeps it simple, with the same standard on every plot. Exposed buildings in Scotland take a lot of weather, and for a smaller place like Brae, a repair visit takes planning, so it’s better to act early.
Small jobs and large programmes are priced from the same things: scope, access, product and programme. Call for a quote and we’ll put a fixed figure on it.
Why us?
- Commercial sealant work since 2005
- Clear, fixed quotes
- A Constructionline member, so easy to vet
- One phone line for London, the South East and Scotland
Should maintenance staff do it?
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.
There’s also the paperwork. Many sites expect CSCS cards, RAMS and proof of insurance, and we will confirm the paperwork you need with the quote.
Surface by surface
Bathrooms, en suites and washrooms
Sanitary joints around baths, showers, basins and WCs need anti-mould sanitary silicone. Each joint is prepared, sealed and finished with a neat tooled line, and any bath is loaded with water first where that’s the agreed method.
Snagging before handover
Snagging is often the final mastic stage. Snags are cleared room by room and damaged joints are redone rather than patched.
Our process
Where the site stays busy, we agree a sequence with your contact so the disruption stays in one area at once. Each section is protected, cleaned back and sealed, then handed back before we move to the next. For work around Brae, we aim for one trip, which is why we ask for photos and a full list first. External joints need a dry spell as well.
- We walk the site or review drawings to understand the package.
- A fixed quote sets out scope, products and phasing.
- Site paperwork is confirmed and our CSCS-carded applicators are inducted.
- Sealing follows the programme as areas are released.
- Any frame gaps or issues outside our scope are flagged to the site team.
- The package is closed out, snags cleared and backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Point out any areas we must not close
- Arrange parking or a loading space
Quotes
Quotes are fixed against the scope you send, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To start the process, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email us.
Related advice
Questions about Brae
Will you fit the mastic around our build programme in Brae?
Yes. Send the programme and drawings, and we will plan the mastic to suit the stages. Any paperwork you need, from RAMS to our insurance certificate and CSCS details, is confirmed with the quote.
Does a coastal location like Brae affect which sealant is used?
It can. Driven rain and salt are tougher on outside sealant than sheltered inland conditions. We check the specified product suits the exposure and pay close attention to preparation.
How long will the new sealant last?
There’s no fixed lifespan: movement, exposure, cleaning, traffic and the product all play a part. Treat them as maintenance items and inspect them regularly.
Are you CHAS accredited?
We’re CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, with CSCS-carded applicators. We are also fully insured, with five million pounds of public liability cover.
Can the sealant be colour-matched?
Often, yes. Sealants are made in a wide range of standard colours, and matching to RAL references or nearby finishes is commonly requested. We confirm what’s available for the specified product when we quote.
When can you be on site?
The office is staffed Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5pm. Tell us your site hours and access windows and the work will be fitted around them.
Will you come and look before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photographs, drawings or a joint schedule. If the job needs a look first, we will arrange a visit before quoting.
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Honest limits
Our job is the joint, not everything around it. Sealant alone won’t deal with:
- Faulty frames rather than failed sealant
- Fire-stopping design or sign-off (that’s for the designer, fire engineer and building control)
- Specifying the product where the designer hasn’t
If in doubt, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick and block movement joints
- Cladding and panel joints
- Sanitary and kitchen joints
- Floor and skirting junctions
- Window and door perimeters
- Internal decorators’ caulk