Expansion joint sealing in Harray
Need expansion joint sealing in Harray? Send us the details for a fixed quote, backed by a 12-month guarantee on the work.
- Water dripping through deck or ramp joints
- Damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed
- Spalled or broken joint edges in floors and decks
Expansion joint sealing across Harray
Photos, a specification or a quick description of the joints is enough to start a fixed quote.
Expansion joint sealing in Harray
Long runs of brick or block have movement joints built in that most people only notice when the sealant has gone. 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 with primer where the maker calls for it. We work on podiums and floor movement joints, cladding panel joints and blockwork control joints, and the failures we are asked to look at most are rain penetration at brick or block movement joints and spalled or broken joint edges in floors and decks. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: on jobs in Harray, preparation and product choice get the time they need.
For floor or movement joints around smaller places like Harray, we plan to finish in one visit where we can. Send photographs, joint widths and details of the traffic first.
The 12-month guarantee is for workmanship rather than wear and tear. How long a sealant joint lasts depends on movement, exposure, cleaning and use, so we spell out the cover before we begin.
- Place
- Harray (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A 12-month guarantee
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
When something else is needed
A proper diagnosis includes knowing what sealant can’t do. You’ll hear from us if the cause turns out to be any of the following:
- Proprietary pre-formed expansion joint systems
- A joint that has to be widened or re-detailed before it can work
- Leaks coming from the membrane rather than the joint seal
If in doubt, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brickwork movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
From enquiry to sign-off
We schedule the visit to fit the site hours and access windows you give us. On the day, the work area is kept contained and tidy, and your contact hears from us before we move to the next area. Where we can, we combine work around Harray with other jobs nearby, to make the most of each trip. Tell us how flexible your dates are.
- First, the joints are inspected for width, movement and the type of failure.
- Next, we fix a price and confirm the sealant we propose for the movement.
- Old sealant and filler are cut out and the joint faces cleaned back to sound material, flagging any broken edges that need repair before sealing.
- Closed-cell backing rod is set to depth, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints.
- Where the maker calls for primer, it’s applied first, then the bead goes in and is tooled to a concave finish.
- Finished joints are checked and backed by our 12-month guarantee.
What we need from you
- Move anything stored against the joints
- Tell us what induction or permit system the site runs
- Tell staff and tenants when we’ll be in
Request a quote
A good quote starts with a clear picture: what’s there, how much of it, how we reach it and what’s specified. Share whatever details you have and we will fill any gaps with a visit.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Concrete and precast panel joints
Precast panels often have surface residues that sealant won’t bond to. We prepare the faces thoroughly and prime where the maker calls for it.
Internal floor movement joints
Forklift and pallet-truck wheels break unsupported joint edges. The right filler or sealant for the traffic and movement protects them, and tell you if edges need repairing first.
Looking after the joints
Every sealant joint needs some looking after, and their life depends on movement, exposure, cleaning and use. We suggest:
- Keep product details with the building records for the next reseal
- Keep racking legs and heavy point loads off floor joints
- Brief car park operatives to protect joint lines during winter clearance
- Inspect exposed joints once the cold weather has passed
Grit is the slow enemy of a joint seal. Stones pressed into the bead by wheels or feet can puncture it, especially on car park decks and warehouse floors. A routine sweep is the simplest protection.
Once debris packs a failed joint, the structure has nowhere to expand. The arrises crack and break away under the load, turning a sealant job into a repair job. Keeping the seal sound avoids all of that.
Joints that move: notes for Harray
The sea is no more than about 2 miles from Harray. External movement joints in car parks, ramps and yards near the coast take salt and wind-driven rain on top of traffic, which is why split joints are worth sealing before the edges deteriorate. Harray is on Scotland’s drier eastern side. Freezing weather and salt still attack open external joints. Sealing them in drier months limits winter damage.
Once a joint near Harray opens up, grit and water get in and the edges start to break. For floors and slabs around Harray, the product is chosen for the traffic and the movement at each joint.
Harray is about 9 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Any commercial site in Harray is covered, whether it’s a single job or part of a planned programme. Our the Orkney Islands coverage takes in 51 places, from busy centres to rural villages.
Postcode districts covered here: KW17. If your building is just outside Harray, we cover Bimbister (1 mile south), Russland (1 mile west), Grimeston (2 miles south), Hourston (2 miles north-west) and Wasbister (3 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take more planning, from travel and ferries to the weather, so mention the location when you speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email.
Near you in Harray
Well-known places in the area include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Kame of Corrigall and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
What else we do in Harray
Your questions answered
Can being near the sea in Harray 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.
Will our site in Harray have to close for joint sealing?
Usually not: we work in sections and hand each one back once it has cured. We agree the sequence and timings with you before we start.
What sealant do you use in movement joints?
The right product depends on the joint. Low-modulus neutral-cure silicone suits many facade joints, while polyurethane is common in trafficked floor and deck joints, and the specification has the final say.
What do you charge?
It depends on the job: quantities, access, the product and any phasing. Call for a quote and we’ll price it properly.
Are you CHAS accredited?
Yes. We’re CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member.
What site paperwork can you supply?
Let us know which documents the site needs, such as RAMS, an insurance certificate or CSCS details, and we’ll confirm them with the quote.
Do you reseal car park expansion joints?
Yes. Tell us how the car park is used and which areas must stay open, and we will plan the phasing around it.
What sets the cost
The price varies from site to site. It mainly depends on:
- Site requirements such as inductions and permits
- Distance, for remote addresses
- Whether old sealant has to be cut out first
- Backing rod, priming and other preparation
Larger quantities, tricky access or phasing all shape the price. Site requirements like inductions and permits play a part as well, along with the time of year for external work.
Sending details for a quote
A few photographs plus some basic facts will normally do. It helps to include:
- Anything awkward about access or site hours
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
- Photos of the joints, close up and from further back
- The asbestos register, for older buildings
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 email a schedule or drawings.
Should maintenance staff do it?
For most general trades, sealant is a sideline. A specialist prepares properly, controls joint depth and picks a product with the right movement class.
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. Where it goes wrong is preparation: new sealant over old, damp or dusty faces, or the wrong product for the movement.