Construction Mastic in The Barony
Mastic packages for new-build and refurbishment projects in The Barony. CHAS accredited and fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Perimeter gaps outside the sealant’s range
- Caulk cracking where joints are moving more than expected
- External joints sealed in damp or cold conditions that are now failing
Need construction mastic in The Barony?
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
How we handle construction mastic in The Barony
On refurbishments, the mastic package normally includes cutting out old sealant as well as sealing new work. Existing joints have to be stripped back to sound faces, because fresh sealant can’t key into cured silicone, and on older buildings we ask for the asbestos survey before disturbing anything. New and existing joints then get the same preparation. If you have sealant knocked or painted over by other trades and a mastic package split between trades with no clear owner, we can help. Most enquiries from The Barony start with one failed joint and grow into a wider look at the building: we check the joints around it and give you an honest view of what needs doing now and what can wait.
Outside mastic in Scotland needs a dry, frost-clear joint, and in a place like The Barony that means watching the forecast. A little flexibility in the programme lets external joints go in on suitable days.
We stand by our work: 12 months, guaranteed. That covers our preparation and application, and we come back if anything isn’t right.
- Location
- The Barony (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
What we’re called out for in The Barony
Frames installed with uneven gaps make perimeter sealing harder. Sealant has a range of joint widths it can cope with. Better to raise it at the start than seal a joint that’s bound to fail.
Most enquiries start with something like this:
- Oversized or tapered gaps around new frames
- Caulk cracking where joints are moving more than expected
- New external sealant already peeling away
- Failed sealant in an existing building being refurbished
A facade joint near The Barony lasts when width, depth and backing are right, not just the finish.
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually carry out the work
- How the existing material will be dealt with
- Are they CHAS accredited or on Constructionline?
- Can the work be phased to keep areas open?
Work for main contractors and building owners
Hotels, schools, healthcare sites, offices and retail units come to us directly as well. The work is planned around how the building runs, so guests, pupils, patients or staff are disturbed as little as possible.
CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, we are straightforward to vet for your supplier list. Our insurance certificate can be sent along with the quote.
Also in The Barony
Honest limits
Sealant solves a lot, but not everything, and we are upfront when that’s the case. These need a different solution:
- Oversized gaps that need packing or adjustment by others
- Approving fire stopping as compliant
- Glazing units that are cracked or misted
If you’re not sure, just give us a call on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brick and block movement joints
- Sanitary and kitchen joints
- Window and door perimeters
- Cladding and panel joints
- Floor and skirting junctions
- Internal decorators’ caulk
When to bring in a specialist
Some joints are best left to specialists: fire-rated seals that must follow a tested detail, trafficked floor joints and external movement joints among them. Getting these wrong normally costs more in the end than doing them right.
The visible bead is only part of the job. Backing rod, primer where specified and a joint designed to move with the building are where general trades tend to cut corners.
Our process
Working in a building that stays open takes some planning. The work area is signed and kept contained, with routes through the building left open and work section by section so the rest of the building stays in use. Where we can, we combine work around The Barony with other jobs nearby. Tell us how flexible your dates are.
- Drawings, specification and programme come to us.
- Quantities are measured and a fixed price returned.
- We agree with the site team which areas come first.
- Plots or floors are sealed as they’re handed over.
- Joints are prepared, backed and sealed to the specification.
- Snags are cleared and the package signed off with our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Confirm the product named in the specification
- Move anything stored against the joints
- Tell us what induction or permit system the site runs
Ask for a quote
Let us know the site, the scope and your timescale, and we’ll put a fixed quote together. To get it moving, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings.
Advice
Cost factors for mastic packages
The price varies from site to site. It mainly depends on:
- Location, for remote and island sites
- The product specified
- Induction, permit and paperwork requirements
- Phasing around occupants
We don’t publish prices, because the scope varies so much from one building to the next. Call for a quote and we will price your job on its own details.
Before you send an enquiry
A few photos plus some basic facts will normally do. It helps to include:
- The postcode of the building
- Photos of the joints, close up and from further back
- Anything awkward about access or site hours
- Asbestos survey details if the building is older
Every job follows the same four steps: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. To take the first step, phone 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings.
Your questions answered
Is The Barony inside the area you cover, given it’s on an island?
Yes, The Barony is within the area we cover. We work across every Scottish council area. Island work is planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so photos and a full list before we travel are essential.
Can you keep pace with our programme in The Barony?
Yes. The mastic is planned around your key stages. We’re CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, and paperwork such as RAMS is confirmed with the quote.
Will you just go over the old sealant?
No, never. Sealing over old material is one of the classic causes of early joint failure, so it all comes out first.
Can you quote from photos?
That depends on the size and complexity of the job. Straightforward work can often be priced from photos and measurements, and bigger or more complex jobs usually get a visit.
When is resealing likely to be due?
It depends on movement, UV and weather, cleaning, traffic and the product. Sealant joints are maintenance items, so inspect them regularly.
Do you take on multi-site work?
Yes. A group of buildings can go on one quote, with one point of contact.
How many days will you need on site?
That varies with the scale of the job, but the work usually takes a few days on a modest refurbishment and longer on multi-plot or multi-storey schemes. Larger or phased jobs take longer, and we’ll give you a timescale with the quote.
Building and refurbishing in The Barony
The Barony sits close to the coast, within about 1 mile. Facades and window perimeters on coastal schemes take more wind-driven rain, and salt air nearer the shore, so joint design, primers and product choice deserve extra care. In The Barony, as across Scotland, building warrants are issued by the local authority verifier under the Scottish regulations. The mastic package follows the approved specification.
For contractors building in or near The Barony, we seal to the drawings, the specification and the programme.
The Barony is about 16 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. If you’re looking for construction mastic in The Barony, we can help. We work across 51 places in the Orkney Islands, large and small.
Business premises anywhere in KW17 are within our area for mastic packages. We also cover Abune-the-Hill (2 miles east), Scarwell (4 miles south), Skeabrae (4 miles south), Dounby (5 miles south-east) and Hourston (6 miles south-east). For island and remote sites, travel and materials need planning ahead.
Near you in The Barony
A little further out are Kirbuster Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Earl's Palace (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near The Barony include Loch of Boardhouse and The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve.