Aithsetter expansion joint sealing
Planning work on a movement joint in Aithsetter? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- Sealant peeling off one face of the joint
- Movement joints with split or torn sealant
- Joints packed with grit and debris
Need expansion joint sealing in Aithsetter?
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
Expansion joint sealing in Aithsetter
If you need expansion joint sealing in Aithsetter, start with photographs and joint lengths. Send them through our quote form, and we will arrange a site visit if needed before issuing a fixed quote. To discuss the joints first, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos. If you are dealing with damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed and debris jammed in movement joints, we can help. Searching for sealant specialists in Aithsetter? Mastic Doctor has worked for contractors, FMs and building owners since 2005, CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member.
For floor or movement joints around smaller places like Aithsetter, we plan to finish in one visit where we can. Send photos, joint widths and details of the traffic first.
We stand by our work: 12 months, guaranteed. It covers how we prepared and applied the sealant, and if something we did falls short, we return to it.
- Where
- Aithsetter (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Spot repairs can be useful on a tight budget. But if the rest of the run is the same age and product, it’s usually not far behind. Where it helps, we quote both options. Buildings that aren’t in daily use, such as halls and seasonal premises, may let water in unnoticed, giving water time to get in. Resealing early avoids that.
The work involved drives the cost: stripping out, preparation, sealing, access and phasing. Call for a fixed quote.
Why choose Mastic Doctor in Aithsetter
- Commercial sealant work since 2005
- Our applicators hold CSCS cards
- Old sealant cut out, never sealed over
- CHAS accredited
Read how commercial sealant jobs are priced and our accreditations and insurance.
When something else is needed
Our job is the joint, not everything around it. On its own, sealant can’t deal with:
- Waterproofing layers buried beneath the sealant
- Mechanical expansion joint covers, cover plates or proprietary joint systems (a specialist supplier’s job)
- Changing the joint layout or spacing of a structure
Not sure which it is? You can give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Car park decks and ramps
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Brickwork movement joints
For managing agents and facilities managers
Main contractors use us as their sealant subcontractor, on new build and refurbishment alike. We work to your programme, your specification and your site rules, and our applicators hold CSCS cards.
Hospitality, education, healthcare, office and retail clients come to us directly as well. The work is planned around how the building runs, so the building keeps working while we do.
Questions about Aithsetter
Will our site in Aithsetter have to close for joint sealing?
In most cases the site keeps working. Joints are done in phases, a bay, aisle or deck at a time. The phasing plan comes with the quote.
Is Aithsetter inside the area you cover, given it’s on an island?
Yes. We work across every Scottish council area, and that includes island locations such as Aithsetter. We group island work where we can and plan around the crossings.
Can you work while the building is occupied?
In the majority of cases, yes. Phased work can be planned so areas stay in use, with each area protected and signed.
How long do sealant joints last?
There’s no fixed lifespan: movement, exposure, cleaning, traffic and the product all play a part. Sealant joints are maintenance items, so inspect them regularly.
Will your applicators have CSCS cards?
Yes. If you need card details for site access, let us know and we’ll send them with the quote.
What happens if old sealant might contain asbestos?
Some older mastics, especially in pre-2000 buildings, can contain asbestos. Before we disturb old sealant in an older building, we ask to see the asbestos register or survey, and if asbestos is suspected, work stops until it’s tested. Removing asbestos is a job for asbestos specialists, not us.
What will the job cost?
Every job gets its own fixed quote. For yours, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form with a description of the work.
Traffic, movement and joints around Aithsetter
Aithsetter sits close to the coast, within about 2 miles. Near the sea, external slabs, ramps and decks see salt air and driven rain as well as their usual loads, so it pays to keep them sealed. Being on an island, Aithsetter means planning around ferry times as well as the weather. Send joint sizes and details of the traffic so the right materials come on the crossing.
A joint near Aithsetter that has lost its sealant lets in water and grit, and the edges suffer next; we’ll tell you if the edges need repairing first. In and around Aithsetter, the right filler or sealant for each joint depends on the traffic and the movement it takes.
Aithsetter is in the Shetland Islands. Looking for expansion joint sealing in Aithsetter? We can help. 63 places across the Shetland Islands fall within our area, Aithsetter among them.
If you need expansion joint sealing in ZE2, the process matches everywhere else we work: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. Close to Aithsetter, our area also takes in Cunningsburgh (1 mile west), Bremirehoull (1 mile south-west), Mail (2 miles south-west), Sandwick (4 miles south) and Hoswick (4 miles south-west). Nearby towns on our patch include Lerwick (7 miles north), Sound (6 miles north) and Scalloway (6 miles north). Remote and island addresses take more planning, from travel and ferries to the weather, so give the site location in your enquiry.
Near you in Aithsetter
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Towns and villages near Aithsetter
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Surface by surface
Joints between different materials
Some mixed-material joints suit a hybrid sealant. The choice depends on the substrates and how much the joint moves.
Concrete and precast panel joints
Concrete edges can be weak or carry release agents that stop adhesion. Proper cleaning and primer where specified give a sound bond.
On site: what to expect
Tell us your site hours and access windows and we’ll plan around them. On the day, the work area is kept contained and tidy, and we check in with your contact before moving on to each new area. Where we can, we combine work around Aithsetter with other jobs nearby, to make the most of each trip. Let us know if your dates have any give.
- First the joints are inspected, widths measured and the type of failure noted.
- You receive a fixed quote stating the product and the movement it is rated for.
- Where areas have to stay open, we agree a phased sequence before starting.
- We strip the old sealant or filler and prepare each face until it’s sound and dry.
- Depth is controlled with backing, the faces are primed where the maker calls for it, then the bead is laid and tooled.
- Finished joints are inspected, the cure time confirmed and the 12-month guarantee applies.
Before we start on site
- Let building users know which areas are affected
- Let us know about inductions and permits
- Send your site hours and access windows
Ask for a quote
A handful of photographs and a postcode is the fastest way to a quote. Send them through the quote form, or call the office on 01277 525 020 or email us if you’d rather talk the job through.
Related advice
Quoting for work in Aithsetter
Quotes vary with the job. Expect it to depend on:
- Site requirements such as inductions and permits
- Any access equipment needed
- The size and state of each joint
- Working within restricted access windows
Whether it’s a single area or a whole estate, the same things set the price: scope, access, product and programme. Call for a quote, and you’ll have a fixed figure to work with.
Sending details for a quote
The more we know, the firmer the quote. Helpful details to send:
- Specification clauses that apply
- Where the site is, with the postcode
- The asbestos register, for older buildings
- What the building is and how it’s used
Pricing a project or setting a maintenance budget? We will quote against your scope and drawings you can plan around. For a chat about it beforehand, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.