Expansion and movement joint sealing in Findon, Aberdeenshire
We carry out expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors in Findon and the surrounding area. Send details for a fixed quote.
- Rain penetration at brick or block movement joints
- Spalled or broken joint edges in floors and decks
- Expansion joints split through the centre of the bead
Expansion joint sealing near Findon
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
For a quick touch-up, site staff may be fine, but anything bigger is another matter: 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’ll confirm the paperwork you need with the quote.
How we handle expansion joint sealing in Findon
Long runs of brick or block have movement joints built in, and they’re easy to miss until the sealant fails. Failed sealant here lets rain into the wall and can leave the joint full of debris. The old seal is cut away, backing rod goes in at depth, and a low-modulus masonry sealant is gunned and tooled, primed where the manufacturer specifies. We work on podiums and floor movement joints, brickwork movement joints and precast concrete panel joints, and the usual reasons a site gets in touch are torn sealant in brick or block movement joints and expansion joints filled with dirt and stones. Searching for sealant specialists in Findon? We have been sealing commercial buildings since 2005, with CSCS-carded applicators.
For floor or movement joints around smaller places like Findon, we plan to finish in one visit where we can. Send photos, joint widths and details of the traffic first.
Our 12-month guarantee is about workmanship, not wear and tear. Sealant wears with time, and movement, weather, cleaning and use decide how fast, so we are clear about what is covered before work starts.
- Where
- Findon (AB12)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
From enquiry to sign-off
When we get to site, we report to your site contact and complete whatever induction the building runs. Everything around the joints gets protected before any cutting starts, and the work usually takes a few hours to several weeks, depending on how many metres of joint there are and how much old sealant or filler needs removing. Where we can, we combine work around Findon with other jobs nearby. Let us know if your dates have any give.
- We start with photographs, 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.
- Any broken arrises or friable edges are flagged before work goes further.
- A sealant suited to the movement and traffic is laid to depth and tooled.
- Each area is handed back after its cure time, under our 12-month guarantee.
What we need from you
- Arrange parking or a loading space
- Share the asbestos register for older buildings
- Tell us what induction or permit system the site runs
Quotes
Quotes are fixed against the scope you send, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To ask for one, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email.
Advice
After the work
To get the most from the new sealant:
- Record the sealant used and the date in the O&M file
- Brief car park operatives to protect joint lines during winter clearance
- Keep racking legs and heavy point loads off floor joints
- Inspect exposed joints once the cold weather has passed
Floor joints on main traffic routes need watching more closely than the rest. Avoid standing heavy loads or racking legs on the joints and flag chipped arrises before they spread.
Floor joints with failed fillers break up quickly under wheels. Damaged edges make the floor rough and wear wheels faster, and the damage spreads along the joint. Sealing early protects the edges.
Traffic, movement and joints around Findon
Findon lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Coastal yards and decks give their joints salt and wet weather to deal with, not just wheels, so it pays to keep them sealed. The east of Scotland, where Findon is, gets less rain than the west. Cold winters and gritting are hard on any yard or deck joint left open. Sealing them before winter limits the damage.
For estates staff at a university like Robert Gordon University, which lies north of Findon, building and paving joints are part of the planned maintenance list. Retail centres such as Portlethen Retail Park, 1.3 miles west of Findon, have floors, service yards and car parks with joints under constant traffic. Estates like Blackhill Industrial Estate - B Block (less than half a mile west of Findon) combine warehouse slabs, yards and loading bays, all with joints under wheels.
Findon is about 6 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeenshire. Commercial clients in Findon can call on us for movement joints, as part of our coverage of Aberdeenshire. Our Aberdeenshire coverage takes in 179 places, from busy centres to rural villages. We also cover Aberdeen, some 6 miles away.
Business premises anywhere in AB12 are within our area for movement joints. We cover commercial and managed buildings on Earnsheugh Road, Earnsheugh Terrace and Old Inn Road. Sites close to Findon are covered too, including Portlethen Village (1 mile south), Marywell (1 mile north), Portlethen (1 mile west), Badentoy Park (2 miles west) and Cammachmore (3 miles south-west). Nearby towns on our patch include Westhill (9 miles north-west), Stonehaven (8 miles south-west), Banchory (14 miles west), Kintore (15 miles north-west), Newmachar (14 miles north) and Balmedie (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Findon
Locally, jobs take us to sites close to Portlethen Academy, among other places. The closest station to Findon is Portlethen station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (5.4 miles north) and Blairs College (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Findon include Blue Hill and Portlethen Moss.
What sealant work can’t fix
A proper diagnosis includes knowing what sealant can’t do. You will hear from us if the cause turns out to be any of the following:
- Waterproofing layers buried beneath the sealant
- Cracking or settlement that calls for an engineer’s assessment
- Broken or spalled joint edges, which need repairing before any sealant goes in
If in doubt, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work in Findon
- Car park decks and ramps
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Cladding panel joints
Your questions answered
Does the sea air around Findon change the choice of sealant?
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.
Do you take on work at healthcare sites like Aberdeen Trades Hospitals?
Yes. Healthcare sites are among the places we work. We follow the site’s permits, sign-in and infection-control procedures in every area.
Are you insured?
Yes. Our insurance certificate can be sent alongside the quote.
Are you CHAS accredited and on Constructionline?
Yes. CHAS accredited, Constructionline member, and our applicators hold CSCS cards.
Can staff carry on working while you’re here?
Yes, as long as we plan it. We agree a sequence with your contact so just one area at a time is disrupted.
Can you follow the specification on our project?
Yes. We follow the specification, along with the manufacturer’s installation guidance, and any queries are raised before we start.
Can weather delay the job?
It can, for external work. Wet joints and cold, damp or frosty conditions stop the sealant bonding properly, so external work may be moved if conditions aren’t right. Internal work is far less affected.
Cost factors for movement joints
The price varies from site to site. Expect it to depend on:
- Working within restricted access windows
- The product specified
- Removal of failed or old sealant
- Travel to remote or island sites
Larger quantities, tricky access or phasing all shape the price. Site requirements like inductions and permits play a part as well.
What we need to price the job
The more we know, the firmer the quote. When you get in touch, include:
- Drawings or a marked-up plan, if available
- Access details, including height
- The type of building and who uses it
- The site address and postcode
Every job follows the same four steps: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. To take the first step, ring 01277 525 020 or use the quote form.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Findon
Sealing over a failed movement joint is a common shortcut. A bead over the old seal can’t bond or flex, so it fails quickly. We cut out the old seal and prepare the faces every time. Exposed buildings in Scotland take a lot of weather, so it’s worth renewing joints around Findon before they leak.
There’s no price list, because the scope varies so much from one building to the next. For a fixed figure, call for a quote and we will price your job on its own details.
Why clients in Findon choose us
- Work to your specification and the manufacturer’s guidance
- Old sealant cut out, never sealed over
- Health and safety: CHAS accredited
- Public liability insurance in place
Take a look at our cost guide and our accreditations and insurance.