Expansion joint sealing in Gorgie
Our CSCS-carded applicators take on expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors in Gorgie and the surrounding area. Send photographs or drawings for a fixed quote.
- Torn sealant in brick or block movement joints
- Sealant pulling off the joint face
- Hardened, cracked sealant on exposed facades
Expansion joint sealing across Gorgie
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
When something else is needed
Before quoting, we check that sealant is the right answer. It isn’t the answer for:
- Proprietary pre-formed expansion joint systems
- Waterproofing layers buried beneath the sealant
- Cracking or settlement that calls for an engineer’s assessment
If you are not sure, just phone 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Gorgie
- Blockwork control joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
About our expansion joint sealing in Gorgie
Buildings and slabs are never completely still: temperature, moisture, shrinkage and loading all make materials grow and shrink. Movement joints are where that movement is absorbed and the seal across each one keeps out water and grit. Mastic Doctor reseals movement joints in brickwork, blockwork, concrete, cladding and floors for buildings in Gorgie. We work on blockwork control joints, podiums and floor movement joints and cladding panel joints, and what we are called in for most is expansion joints filled with dirt and stones and layers of sealant in a movement joint. Searching for sealant specialists in Gorgie? Mastic Doctor has worked for contractors, FMs and building owners since 2005, CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member.
In Scottish cities, where newer extensions meet older stone buildings, movement joints take the difference. They need the right movement class and correct width and depth to last.
Work we carry out comes with a 12-month guarantee. If an installation problem shows up, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings and we’ll arrange a return visit.
- Where
- Gorgie (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quotes
- Fixed quote, scope in writing
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
On site: what to expect
A typical day starts with protection: tape along each joint edge and covers over finishes, stock and equipment close by. The work itself 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, and we clear our waste as we work. In a Scottish city, kerbside space and loading need planning, especially near the centre. Shared closes, stairs and the property factor may need to be part of the plan.
- 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 tell you if the design looks wrong for the movement.
- Every joint is cleared of the failed seal and any grit packed into it.
- Any broken arrises or friable edges are flagged before work goes further.
- 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.
Before we start on site
- Share your working hours and any access restrictions
- Let us know about inductions and permits
- Have the specification and drawings to hand
Ask for a quote
For a fixed quote, phone 01277 525 020 or email us, telling us the site location and the nature of the job. You can also send details through our quote form.
Related advice
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
For most general trades, sealant is a sideline. A specialist prepares properly, controls joint depth and picks a product with the right movement class, which is what makes a joint last.
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. Getting these wrong normally costs more in the end than doing them right.
Leave it or put it right?
Leaving a failed movement joint rarely stays a small problem. Water and debris get in, the joint jams and the edges spall, so a reseal turns into an edge repair as well. Resealing early keeps the work to sealant. Scottish city buildings take plenty of rain, and failed external joints let it into stone walls and around frames. Resealing promptly protects the stone and the interior.
Access can matter as much as the joints themselves: easy-to-reach joints are quicker than those that need equipment to get to. Tell us how the joints are reached and call for a quote.
Why us?
- Fully insured, including public liability cover
- Clear, fixed quotes
- CSCS-carded applicators
- Workmanship guaranteed for 12 months
Read how commercial sealant jobs are priced and our accreditations and insurance.
Your questions answered
Is West Gorgie Park Industrial Estate, near Gorgie, within your area?
Yes. Our area takes in Gorgie and its surroundings, with estates and business parks such as West Gorgie Park Industrial Estate included. To start, just give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email with the unit, the joints involved and your access times.
Our building in Gorgie is near the coast: does that change the sealant?
It can. Wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt air are harder on external joints. That puts more weight on product choice, primers where the manufacturer specifies them, and correct joint sizing.
Can you work while the building is occupied?
In the majority of cases, yes. We phase the work so most of the building stays in use.
What hours do you work?
The office is staffed Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5pm. Tell us your site hours and access windows and the work will be fitted around them.
Which product is best for expansion joints?
It depends on the movement, exposure and traffic. Low-modulus neutral-cure silicone suits many facade joints, while polyurethane is common in trafficked floor and deck joints.
Are your applicators CSCS-carded?
Yes. Our applicators hold CSCS cards, as many construction sites ask for.
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.
Owners, agents and contractors
Hospitality, education, healthcare, office and retail clients come to us directly as well. We plan around the way the building is used, so the building keeps working while we do.
Whether you are a managing agent, a property factor or an owner’s representative: send the details, accept a fixed quote, and we carry out and guarantee the work. Keys, access and contacts can be agreed in advance.
Also in Gorgie
Common problems we fix in Gorgie
Sometimes the sealant holds but the substrate breaks away. If the edge of the joint is friable, the bond fails with it.
Typical triggers for a call:
- Water getting into the wall through a failed joint
- Water dripping through deck or ramp joints
- Previous reseals laid over old sealant
- Chipped joint edges on forklift routes
On industrial estates such as West Gorgie Park Industrial Estate, 0.5 miles to the south-west of Gorgie, saw-cut floor joints, loading bay slabs and yard joints take the heaviest traffic.
What your quote should include
- Will CSCS-carded applicators be on site?
- Will RAMS and insurance details be available?
- Proof of insurance
- The named product and why it was chosen
Expansion joint sealing in Gorgie: the local picture
Gorgie is within about 3 miles of the coast. Coastal yards and decks give their joints salt and wet weather to deal with, not just wheels, so it pays to keep them sealed. Being in the east of Scotland, Gorgie gets less rain than the west coast. Frost and de-icing salt still find their way into open external joints. Autumn is a sensible time to seal them.
For a school such as Craiglockhart Primary School, playground and building joints can be done in the holidays. Phasing is what makes joint work possible on busy sites such as Edinburgh West Retail Park (0.6 miles south-west of Gorgie): one bay, aisle or car park row at a time.
Gorgie is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH11 postcode area, the process is the same: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, and the work is guaranteed. 174 places across Edinburgh fall within our area, including Gorgie.
Anyone looking for expansion joint sealing in EH11, EH14 and EH10 gets the same process as the rest of our area: details, then a fixed price, then sealing and a 12-month guarantee. Among the streets we cover are Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Gorgie Road, and sites on any of them can send details for a fixed quote. If your building is just outside Gorgie, we cover Shandon (1 mile east), Polwarth (1 mile south-east), Westfield (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile south-west) and Chesser (1 mile south-west). A short drive away, we cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Gayfield (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (4 miles north-east) and Queensferry (7 miles north-west).
Around Gorgie
Around Gorgie, our work takes us to commercial buildings near The Athletic Arms, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Harrison Park. Also close by are Boroughmuir High School (1 mile east) and Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.8 miles east). Gorgie’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal Edinburgh Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Merchiston Tower (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.