Expansion joint sealing in Finstown
Expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors across Finstown, by CSCS-carded applicators. CHAS accredited and fully insured.
- Debris jammed in movement joints
- Sealant pulling off the joint face
- Torn sealant in brick or block movement joints
Expansion joint sealing for Finstown sites
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
How we handle expansion joint sealing in Finstown
Mastic Doctor has sealed movement joints since 2005, for main contractors, FMs, managing agents and building owners. Our applicators are CSCS-carded, we’re CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, and we carry five million pounds of public liability insurance. Each job is backed by a 12-month guarantee on the workmanship. We work on blockwork control joints, precast concrete panel joints and cladding panel joints, and what we are called in for most is arrises breaking up along floor joints and movement joints with split or torn sealant. A specialist sealant contractor works differently from a general builder: in Finstown, that means joint design, primers and backing rod as standard.
In smaller places such as Finstown, the joints we are asked about sit in workshops, farm sheds, schools and halls. Slabs and yards take vehicles, rain and frost.
A 12-month guarantee applies to all our work. Should something we installed fail, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos and we’ll come back to it.
- Where
- Finstown (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quotes
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
Our process
Inspect, seal, sign off: that’s the shape of every visit. First comes an inspection and agreement on scope, then the work is carried out to the specified product and detail, and the job ends with a walk round and sign-off. Jobs near Finstown are often grouped with others in the same area. Let us know if your dates have any give.
- 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.
- Every joint is cleared of the failed seal and any grit packed into it.
- Edges are checked, and we tell you if any need repairing before sealing.
- The right sealant goes in at the right depth, bonded to the two sides only.
- Areas reopen once cured, and the work carries our 12-month guarantee.
What we need from you
- Send asbestos survey details if the building is pre-2000
- Tell us what induction or permit system the site runs
- Move anything stored against the joints
Getting a fixed quote
To get a fixed quote, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email, telling us the site location and the nature of the job. Our quote form is another easy route.
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What we are called out for in Finstown
Sealant peeling cleanly off one side is an adhesion failure. Dusty, damp or contaminated faces, a missing primer and three-sided adhesion are the usual causes.
Any of the following is a good reason to get the joints checked over:
- Expansion joints filled with dirt and stones
- Rain penetration at brick or block movement joints
- Movement joints with split or torn sealant
- Sealant pulling off the joint face
In and around Finstown, the right filler or sealant for each joint depends on the traffic and the movement it takes.
What your quote should include
- Whether primer will be used where the manufacturer specifies it
- What site paperwork they can supply
- Their plan for phasing and protecting the area
- How long is the guarantee, and what does it include?
Questions we are asked in Finstown
Does the sea air around Finstown change the choice of sealant?
It can. Driven rain and salt are tougher on outside sealant than sheltered inland conditions. That puts more weight on product choice, primers where the manufacturer specifies them, and correct joint sizing.
Would you work within a site like Balfour Hospital?
Yes, hospitals are one of the sectors we cover. The estates team’s permit system and infection-control rules come first, and the work is planned around them.
What exactly is a movement joint?
The general name is movement joint, and expansion joint is one common type. On site, people tend to use them interchangeably.
Is any job too small?
We quote for single jobs as well as large packages and programmes. Photos and a description are enough to start.
Can the building stay open while you work?
In the majority of cases, yes. Phased work can be planned so areas stay in use.
How long will the joint resealing take?
Allow a short visit for a handful of joints, or several days or more for a car park deck or long runs of facade joints. We confirm the timescale with the quote along with the phasing plan.
Will you come and look before quoting?
Photos, drawings or a schedule are often enough to quote. Where they aren’t, we arrange a site visit before quoting.
For managing agents and facilities managers
Agents, factors and owners’ representatives all follow the same route: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, guaranteed. Keys, access and contacts can be agreed in advance.
Planned maintenance programmes are welcome: resealing failed joints building by building, on a schedule that suits your budget. Sites in Finstown can sit alongside others in a wider programme across the Orkney Islands.
Maintenance after handover
Regular inspection catches problems early. In particular:
- Note which joints were done, when, and with what
- Treat a small split as a warning, not a cosmetic issue
- Leave barriers in place until fresh joint sealant has cured
- Brief car park operatives to protect joint lines during winter clearance
Movement joints belong on the planned maintenance inspection list. Early splits and edges starting to lift show up on a routine check and long before edges start to break. Should you spot a problem, you can call 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos and send a picture.
When one joint fails, others of the same age are rarely far behind. Inspecting the whole run is worth the effort so you can prioritise and budget. We will tell you which movement joints need doing now and which can wait.
What affects the price in Finstown
The price varies from site to site. It mainly depends on:
- Access and working height
- The size and state of each joint
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
- Distance, for remote addresses
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.
What to include in your enquiry
A good diagnosis starts with the right details. Let us know:
- The asbestos register, for older buildings
- Your programme or deadline
- What the building is and how it’s used
- Clear photos of the problem areas
Every job follows the same four steps: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. To take the first step, call 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
Places near Finstown
Also in Finstown
Where floor joints take the most wear near Finstown
The sea is no more than about 1 mile from Finstown. Near the sea, external slabs, ramps and decks see salt air and driven rain as well as their usual loads, so a failed joint lets more in and the edges break up sooner. Finstown is in the east of Scotland, which is drier than the west. Frost and winter road salt still work into open joints in car parks and yards. Resealing before the cold months helps protect the edges.
Sites like Balfour Hospital (to the east of Finstown) carry ambulances, deliveries and visitors’ cars over their road and deck joints.
Finstown is about 6 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW17, the process is the same: details in, fixed quote out, then sealing and a 12-month guarantee. We work across 51 places in the Orkney Islands, from busy centres to rural villages.
We cover the KW17 postcode districts for movement joints. Streets here include Grimond Square, Fletts Corner and Seafield, and sites on any of them can send details for a fixed quote. Being close to the A965, Finstown is easy to get to with materials and equipment. Sites close to Finstown are covered too, including Heddle (1 mile south-west), Grimbister (1 mile south-east), Germiston (2 miles south-west), Bimbister (3 miles north-west) and Grimeston (3 miles west). As one of the bigger centres in the Orkney Islands, Finstown has a broad mix of commercial, public and industrial buildings. Island and remote sites need extra planning, with travel, ferry crossings where needed and weather to allow for, so give the site location in your enquiry.
Local landmarks in Finstown
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Hospital (5.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
General trades versus 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. A poor seal in places like these tends to cost more to put right later.
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. The usual problems come from preparation: new sealant over old, damp or dusty faces, or the wrong product for the movement.