Expansion joint sealing in Exnaboe
Expansion joint sealing in Exnaboe, backed by over 20 years in commercial sealing. Fully insured and CHAS accredited.
- Damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed
- Spalled or broken joint edges in floors and decks
- Expansion joints split through the centre of the bead
Expansion joint sealing across Exnaboe
Photos, a specification or a quick description of the joints is enough to start a fixed quote.
Expansion joint sealing in Exnaboe, done properly
Few joints take as much punishment as those in a car park. Tyres load the edges, and de-icing salts and water work into any gap. A sealant suited to traffic and the expected movement goes in, phasing bays so the car park can stay in use. If you have water dripping through deck or ramp joints and chipped joint edges on forklift routes, we can help. Most enquiries from Exnaboe 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.
Around smaller Scottish places like Exnaboe, slabs needing attention are often in agricultural buildings, workshops, schools and hotels. Concrete slabs and yards there take vehicles and weather.
We stand by our work: 12 months, guaranteed. That covers our preparation and application.
- Place
- Exnaboe (ZE3)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quote
- A fixed quote before we start
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
Our process
Diagnose, treat, sign off: every visit follows that pattern. First comes an inspection and agreement on scope, then the work is carried out to the specified product and detail, and we finish with a walk round so the work can be signed off. For a building near Exnaboe, directions, keys and a contact on the day are worth sorting early. That goes into the plan alongside the quote.
- First the joints are inspected, widths measured and the type of failure noted.
- A fixed quote names the sealant we propose and its movement class.
- Phasing is agreed so decks, floors or entrances can stay in use where needed.
- 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
- For older buildings, check the asbestos register before work
- Let us know about inductions and permits
- Confirm the product named in the specification
Getting a fixed quote
Every quote starts with the facts: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Send what you have, and we will arrange a site visit if anything is unclear.
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What else we do in Exnaboe
What we can’t put right
Some faults sit outside our scope, and we say so rather than covering them up:
- Movement on a scale no sealant is meant to absorb
- Damaged metal nosings or cover plates over a joint
- Waterproofing layers buried beneath the sealant
If in doubt, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Cladding panel joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Brickwork movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
Aftercare for building managers
For the best life from the joints:
- Brief car park operatives to protect joint lines during winter clearance
- Check joints after long freezing spells
- Note which joints were done, when, and with what
- Include every elevation and deck joint in periodic inspections
Grit is the slow enemy of a joint seal. Stones pressed into the bead by wheels or feet can puncture it and decks and floors suffer most. A routine sweep is the simplest protection.
Once debris packs a failed joint, the structure has nowhere to expand. The edges then take the pressure and start to spall and the reseal becomes an edge repair as well. Keeping the seal sound avoids all of that.
Expansion joint sealing in Exnaboe: the local picture
Exnaboe sits close to the coast, within about 1 mile. External movement joints in car parks, ramps and yards near the coast take salt and wind-driven rain on top of traffic, so a failed joint lets more in and the edges break up sooner. For an island location such as Exnaboe, work is planned around ferry crossings and the weather. Send joint sizes and details of the traffic so the right materials come on the crossing.
In and around Exnaboe, the right filler or sealant for each joint depends on the traffic and the movement it takes. Around Exnaboe, open joints collect water and debris, and the arrises are the next to go.
Exnaboe is about 19 miles south of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. Any commercial site in Exnaboe is covered, whether it’s a single job or part of a planned programme. We work across 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from busy centres to rural villages.
We cover the ZE3 postcode districts for movement joints. We also cover Toab (1 mile west), Hestingott (1 mile west), Scatness (1 mile south), Boddam (2 miles north) and South Scousburgh (3 miles north). 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 the details over.
Around Exnaboe
A little further out are Shetland Crofthouse Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Exnaboe includes Loch of Huesbreck and Sumburgh Head RSPB reserve.
Cost factors for movement joints
There’s no standard rate for sealant work, since sites vary so much. What we look at:
- The site’s rules and procedures
- The size and state of each joint
- Removal of failed or old sealant
- Whether the work must be split into stages
What a job costs comes down to how many linear metres there are, how much old material needs removing and how the joints are reached. Call for a fixed quote when you’re ready.
Details that help us quote
Whether it’s one area or a whole building, these details speed things up:
- The postcode of the building
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
- What the building is and how it’s used
- Photos of the joints, close up and from further back
If there’s a specification, drawings or a tender package, send it with your enquiry, and we’ll price the work to it. For smaller jobs, photos and a description will do.
Why act early in Exnaboe
Patching the worst lengths of a joint can make sense short term. The remaining sealant is often close to failing too. Where it helps, we quote both options. Exposed buildings in Scotland take a lot of weather, and for a smaller place like Exnaboe, a repair visit takes planning, so it’s better to act early.
Every site prices differently: joint size, product, access and site hours all play a part. A fixed quote follows once we understand the job.
What you get with us
- One number for every site we cover
- Colours chosen to suit frames, cladding or finishes where possible
- Fully insured
- Work carried out by CSCS-carded applicators
Read what affects the cost or our accreditations.
Doing it in-house
For most general trades, sealant is a sideline. A specialist prepares properly, controls joint depth and picks a product with the right movement class.
Redoing a failed joint typically costs more than getting it right at the outset, since all of it has to come out and the faces be cleaned back again. That’s why many clients bring in a specialist from the beginning.
Your questions answered
Is Exnaboe inside the area you cover, given it’s on an island?
Yes, Exnaboe is within the area we cover. Every Scottish council area is within our area. We plan island jobs around the ferry and the forecast, and bring everything the job needs on the first crossing.
Can being near the sea in Exnaboe affect the sealant we need?
It can. Coastal exposure works external joints harder than inland weather. We choose the product for the exposure, prime where the manufacturer requires it and size the joint for its movement.
Can one quote cover more than one building?
Yes. Multi-site work and planned programmes are a core part of the service, planned site by site to suit how each building is used.
Do you need to see the site first?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, drawings or a joint schedule. If the job needs a look first, we will arrange a visit.
Why has the sealant in our expansion joints split?
The common causes are poor preparation, three-sided adhesion, the wrong movement class and weathering. We diagnose which one it is before resealing, because the fix differs.
Can you send site paperwork?
Requirements differ from site to site, so tell us what you need and we’ll confirm it when we quote.
When can the area be used after sealing?
That comes down to the sealant and the temperature. Some take light use quickly, others need longer to cure, so we will confirm the curing time on the day.