Expansion joint sealing in Clivocast
We carry out expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors in Clivocast and the surrounding area. Send details for a fixed quote.
- Expansion joints split through the centre of the bead
- New sealant over old, now failing
- Expansion joints filled with dirt and stones
Need expansion joint sealing in Clivocast?
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Slabs, ramps and loading bays in Clivocast
Clivocast is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the sea, external slabs, ramps and decks see salt air and driven rain as well as their usual loads, and edges left open tend to break up faster. For an island location such as Clivocast, work is planned around ferry crossings and the weather. Approximate joint lengths and widths let us bring enough material first time.
For floors and slabs around Clivocast, the product is chosen for the traffic and the movement at each joint.
Clivocast is in the Shetland Islands. If you are looking for expansion joint sealing in Clivocast, we can help. Clivocast is one of 63 places we cover in the Shetland Islands.
Business premises anywhere in ZE2 are within our area. Just outside Clivocast, we also work in Cullivoe (4 miles north-west), Baltasound (6 miles north), Houbie (6 miles south), Camb (7 miles south-west) and Mid Yell (8 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take more planning, from travel and ferries to the weather, so give the site location in your enquiry.
Around Clivocast
Well-known places in the area include Muness Castle (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Clivocast include Easter Loch and Valla Field.
About our expansion joint sealing in Clivocast
If you need expansion joint sealing in Clivocast, start with photos and joint lengths. We’ll come and look where photographs don’t show enough. To discuss the joints first, phone 01277 525 020 or use the quote form. If you have joints packed with grit and debris and water getting into the wall through a failed joint, we can put it right, whatever the surface. Sealant contractors, mastic applicators, sealant specialists: whatever the job title on the order, in Clivocast it comes down to the same thing: the right product in a properly prepared joint.
Weather windows decide external joint work around a place like Clivocast: sealant needs a dry joint and a temperature within its range, so dates have some give. Inside slabs aren’t affected and can be scheduled around the occupier.
The 12-month guarantee is for workmanship rather than wear and tear. Sealant wears with time, and movement, weather, cleaning and use decide how fast, so we spell out the cover before we begin.
- Location
- Clivocast (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on every job
- Price
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
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How a job runs
We begin with a short walk round with whoever looks after the building, to confirm the scope, the order of work and any areas we must keep clear. After that, any old or failed material is removed, each joint is prepared and the new sealant goes in. Tell us who will meet us and how to get in at your building near Clivocast. We’ll confirm the plan with the fixed quote.
- We start with photos, approximate lengths and any drawings, visiting where needed.
- Joint widths and expected movement are checked against what the sealant can take, and flag anything that needs an engineer.
- Old sealant and debris are cut out of every joint.
- Edges are checked, and we tell you if any need repairing before sealing.
- A sealant suited to the movement and traffic is laid to depth and tooled.
- Areas reopen once cured, and the work carries our 12-month guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Send any specification or drawings in advance
- For older buildings, check the asbestos register before work
- Point out parking and an unloading spot
Ask for a quote
We quote a fixed sum against the scope you give us, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To ask for one, ring 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.
Related advice
FAQs: Clivocast
Can you take on a job in Clivocast, on the island?
Yes. Islands are part of our area, Clivocast included. Ferry times and the weather set the plan, so we ask for photographs and a full list first.
Does the sea air around Clivocast change the choice of sealant?
It can. Coastal exposure works external joints harder than inland weather. We check the specified product suits the exposure and pay close attention to preparation.
Is movement joint sealing guaranteed?
Our workmanship on movement joints carries a 12-month guarantee. The guarantee covers how we sealed, not damage caused afterwards.
Is it fine to apply new sealant on top of old?
No. We cut the old material out and clean the joint back before sealing, because fresh silicone will not bond with aged silicone.
What if the joint edges are damaged?
Spalled edges need repairing before a new seal will last, and we’ll point out where that’s the case. Sealing over them leads to early failure.
How do you deal with asbestos in old sealant?
The duty to manage asbestos sits with the building’s dutyholder, so we will ask for the register before work on an older building. Work pauses if suspect material is found, until it has been tested.
When can the area be used after sealing?
The product and site conditions decide that. Some products skin over quickly but need longer to cure fully, and we confirm it before leaving site.
Surface by surface
Car park decks and ramps
Car park joints are some of the hardest-working joints in any building. We use a sealant made for wheel loads and the expected movement.
Joints between different materials
Hybrid or MS polymer sealants bond to many substrates. The choice depends on the substrates and how much the joint moves, and confirm it in the quote.
Leave it or put it right?
A failed joint seal doesn’t mean the slab, panel or wall needs replacing. If the material either side is sound, a properly prepared reseal restores the joint. If the edges have broken up, we will tell you they need repairing first. 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.
Every site prices differently: the joint sizes, the specified product, access and working hours each have a bearing. Send the details and a fixed figure follows.
Why us?
- Public liability insurance in place
- 12-month guarantee on workmanship
- One number for every site we cover
- Over 20 years of commercial sealing
See how commercial sealant jobs are priced and our accreditations.
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems need another trade or a different fix, and we say so rather than covering them up:
- Concrete or masonry repairs along the arrises
- Changing the joint layout or spacing of a structure
- Leaks coming from the membrane rather than the joint seal
Not sure which it is? You can call 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Brickwork movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
Cost factors for movement joints
We price every job individually. The things that drive the figure:
- How much there is to seal
- The site’s rules and procedures
- Removal of failed or old sealant
- Access and working height
Access can matter as much as the joints themselves: easy-to-reach joints are quicker than those that need equipment to get to. Mention the access as part of your enquiry.
What we need to price the job
To price the job accurately, we need a clear picture of the site. Send us:
- When you need the work done
- Whether an asbestos survey exists
- How the joints are reached, and at what height
- Where the site is, with the postcode
Pricing a project or setting a maintenance budget? Send the scope and any drawings, and we’ll return a fixed quote that you can work with. If you have questions first, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
When to call us in Clivocast
Some joints were never sealed with the right product. Products not classed for the movement fail early. Movement capability is set out in BS EN ISO 11600, and specifications often refer to it.
Things that normally lead to an enquiry:
- Chipped joint edges on forklift routes
- Leaks through car park deck joints onto the level below
- New sealant over old, now failing
- Damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed
Once a joint near Clivocast opens up, grit and water get in and the edges start to break; we will tell you if the edges need repairing first.
What to look for in a quote
- How they’ll work around occupants
- Are they CHAS accredited or on Constructionline?
- Is depth set with backing rod, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints?
- Who will actually carry out the work