Expansion joint sealing in Hourston
We carry out expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors in Hourston. Send photographs or drawings for a fixed quote.
- Rain penetration at brick or block movement joints
- Movement joints with split or torn sealant
- Debris jammed in movement joints
Expansion joint sealing for Hourston sites
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
What you see is the finished bead, but most of the work is hidden. Backing rod, primer where specified and a joint designed to move with the building are easy to get wrong without experience.
There’s also the paperwork. Many sites expect CSCS cards, RAMS and proof of insurance, and we will confirm the paperwork you need with the quote.
Expansion joint sealing for commercial buildings in Hourston
Long runs of brick or block have movement joints built in. Failed sealant here lets rain into the wall and can leave the joint full of debris. The old seal comes out, backing goes in and a sealant with the right movement class is applied, primed where the manufacturer specifies. If you have leaks through car park deck joints onto the level below and joints where the bead has lost adhesion, we can put it right, on precast concrete panel joints, brickwork movement joints and car park decks and ramps alike. Facilities teams, main contractors and managing agents in Hourston tend to want the same three things: a clear scope, tidy work and joints that don’t fail again.
Travel to smaller places like Hourston is planned so the work is done in one trip where possible. Send photographs, joint widths and details of the traffic first.
What our 12-month guarantee covers is the way we did the job: preparation, application and finish. Damage, later alterations by others and movement beyond what the joint was designed for sit outside it.
- Place
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quotes
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Car park decks and ramps
Water coming through deck joints is the usual first sign. The old seal comes out, the edges are prepared and the joint resealed, and we’ll tell you if any edges need repairing first.
Joints between different materials
Hybrid or MS polymer sealants bond to many substrates. The choice depends on the substrates and how much the joint moves.
What we can’t put right
Part of a good diagnosis is knowing where sealant stops. You’ll hear from us if the cause turns out to be any of the following:
- Broken or spalled joint edges, which need repairing before any sealant goes in
- Mechanical expansion joint covers, cover plates or proprietary joint systems (a specialist supplier’s job)
- Changing the joint layout or spacing of a structure
If you’re not sure, just speak to us on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Car park decks and ramps
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Cladding panel joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Blockwork control joints
Slabs, ramps and loading bays in Hourston
With the shore within about 2 miles, Hourston counts as a coastal location. 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. The east of Scotland, where Hourston is, gets less rain than the west. Frost and winter road salt still work into open joints in car parks and yards. Sealing them before winter limits the damage.
A joint near Hourston that has lost its sealant lets in water and grit, and the edges suffer next. In and around Hourston, the right filler or sealant for each joint depends on the traffic and the movement it takes.
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We send applicators to Hourston for movement joints. 51 places across the Orkney Islands fall within our area, including Hourston.
Postcode districts covered here: KW17 for movement joints. Just outside Hourston, we also work in Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take more planning, from travel and ferries to the weather, so give the site location in your enquiry.
What’s near Hourston
Well-known places in the area include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hourston include Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
On site: what to expect
Diagnose, treat, 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. For a building near Hourston, directions, keys and a contact on the day are worth sorting early. We’ll confirm the plan with the fixed quote.
- 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.
- Old sealant and debris are cut out of every joint.
- 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.
Getting the site ready
- Clear stock, furniture or equipment away from the joints
- Point out any areas we must not close
- Let building users know which areas are affected
Ask for a quote
The quickest route to a quote is a few photos and the site postcode. Upload them with the quote form, or give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form to discuss it first.
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What affects the price in Hourston
The price varies from site to site. Expect it to depend on:
- The site’s rules and procedures
- How much there is to seal
- Access and working height
- Specialist products, such as fire-rated or hygienic sealants
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.
Before you send an enquiry
To price the job accurately, we need a clear picture of the site. Useful things to include:
- Drawings or a marked-up plan, if available
- Photos of the joints, close up and from further back
- The product your specification calls for
- The postcode of the building
Send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed: that’s how every job runs. To take the first step, ring 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings.
Common questions from Hourston clients
Is Hourston inside the area you cover, given it’s on an island?
Yes. Our area covers all of Scotland, cities, towns and islands alike, and that includes island locations such as Hourston. Ferry times and the weather set the plan, so we ask for photographs and a full list first.
Can being near the sea in Hourston affect the sealant we need?
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.
Is any job too small?
Single areas, one-off repairs and whole buildings are all quoted the same way: details, then a fixed price, then sealing, then a 12-month guarantee.
When is resealing likely to be due?
Nobody can honestly give a figure in years, since movement, weather, cleaning and use all affect it. Regular checks let you plan resealing before leaks or damage.
Will your applicators have CSCS cards?
Yes. If you need card details for site access, let us know and we’ll send them with the quote.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes. Our insurance certificate can be sent alongside the quote.
Can you work to our specification?
Yes. Send it with your enquiry, and the quote will be based on it, flagging anything that needs clarifying.
Building owners, agents and FMs in Hourston
Planned maintenance programmes are welcome: working through a building or an estate in stages that fit your budget. Hourston can form part of a wider programme.
Building owners and managing agents use us on everything from one building to a spread of sites around Hourston. One quote can cover more than one site, so there’s one set of paperwork to deal with.