Lochawe expansion joint sealing
Work needed on a movement joint in Lochawe? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- Torn sealant in brick or block movement joints
- Layers of sealant in a movement joint
- Brittle, chalky sealant on external joints
Expansion joint sealing for businesses in Lochawe
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
On site: what to expect
We follow your site rules from the start: sign-in, induction and whatever permit system the building uses. With the paperwork done, the joints are worked through in the order agreed with your site contact. Where we can, we combine work around Lochawe with other jobs nearby. Let us know if your dates have any give.
- We assess the joints on site or from photographs, noting widths and how each has failed.
- You receive a fixed quote stating the product and the movement it is rated for.
- Where areas have to stay open, we agree a phased sequence before starting.
- The failed seal is cut out and both joint faces cleaned back to sound material.
- Depth is controlled with backing, the faces are primed where the maker calls for it, then the bead is laid and tooled.
- Finished joints are inspected, the cure time confirmed and the 12-month guarantee applies.
What we need from you
- Share your working hours and any access restrictions
- Make sure the joints can be reached
- For older buildings, check the asbestos register before work
Ask for a quote
Need a figure for a tender or a budget? We’ll quote against your scope and drawings that you can work with. If you have questions first, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email the details over.
Related advice
Expansion joint sealing for commercial buildings in Lochawe
Joints in car park decks and ramps are among the hardest-working in any building. Tyres load the edges, and de-icing salts and water work into any gap, so failed seals soon lead to leaks onto the level below and broken edges. We reseal deck and ramp joints with a trafficable sealant chosen for the movement and the work can be phased so parts of the car park stay open. Site teams most often ask us about hardened, cracked sealant on exposed facades and water dripping through deck or ramp joints, across precast concrete panel joints, podiums and floor movement joints and blockwork control joints. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: on jobs in Lochawe, preparation and product choice get the time they need.
Around smaller Scottish places like Lochawe, slabs needing attention are often in agricultural buildings, workshops, schools and hotels. Concrete slabs and yards there take vehicles and weather.
Guaranteed is the last step of every job. Our workmanship is backed for 12 months, and we explain exactly what that covers when we quote.
- Where
- Lochawe (PA33)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quote
- A fixed quote before we start
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
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When something else is needed
Before quoting, we check that sealant is the right answer. It won’t put right:
- Structural movement beyond what the joints were designed for (that needs a structural engineer)
- Proprietary pre-formed expansion joint systems
- A joint that has to be widened or re-detailed before it can work
Not sure which it is? You can phone 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Blockwork control joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Cladding panel joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
- Podiums and floor movement joints
Why it’s worth doing now in Lochawe
A failed joint seal doesn’t mean the slab, panel or wall needs replacing. Where the edges are sound, cutting out and resealing is enough. We will flag where edges need repair before sealing. In Scotland, wind-driven rain finds a failed joint quickly, so it’s worth renewing joints around Lochawe before they leak.
Small jobs and large programmes are priced from the same things: what’s in scope, how we reach it, what’s specified and when it needs doing. Call for a quote, and you’ll have a fixed figure to work with.
Why clients in Lochawe choose us
- Public liability insurance in place
- A range of standard colours, depending on the product
- CHAS accredited
- One number for every site we cover
Read our cost guide or how we’re accredited.
What we are called out for in Lochawe
With no backing rod or bond-breaker in place, sealant grips the base of the joint too. Sealant fixed to the base and sides can’t flex, so it tears.
These are often picked up first by site or facilities staff:
- Brittle, chalky sealant on external joints
- Movement joints with split or torn sealant
- Car park joints leaking onto vehicles below
- Sealant pulling off the joint face
Around Lochawe, open joints collect water and debris, and the arrises are the next to go.
Comparing quotes
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
- What site paperwork they can supply
- Their public liability cover
- Their plan for phasing and protecting the area
How the job changes by surface
Car park decks and ramps
Deck and ramp joints take tyre loads, grit and de-icing salts. We use a sealant made for wheel loads and the expected movement.
Brickwork and blockwork joints
Long brick and block elevations have movement joints at intervals. We use a sealant rated for the movement, typically low-modulus laid over backing rod at the correct depth.
General trades versus a 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.
General builders and handymen seal joints, but it isn’t their main trade. A specialist prepares properly, controls joint depth and picks a product with the right movement class, which is what makes a joint last.
Questions we’re asked in Lochawe
Do we have to stop operations in Lochawe while the joints are sealed?
Usually not: we work in sections and hand each one back once it has cured. Tell us which hours and entrances we can use and we will plan from there.
Is Lochawe off your patch?
Not at all. Lochawe is within our area. Every Scottish council area is within our area. Good photographs up front let us bring everything on the first visit.
How do I request a quote?
You can use the quote form on this site; alternatively, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email. Include photos or drawings if you have them.
Does the weather affect the work?
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.
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 unless the specification names something else.
Can the building stay open while you work?
Typically, yes. We phase the work so most of the building stays in use, with each area protected and signed.
Is it fine to apply new sealant on top of old?
No. We cut the old material out and clean the joint back before sealing, because fresh silicone will not bond with aged silicone.
Expansion joint sealing around Lochawe: how the place shapes the job
Being in the west of Scotland, Lochawe gets more rain than eastern areas. Open joints in car parks and yards let in more water than in drier areas. External sealing is booked for dry spells, with some give in the dates.
In and around Lochawe, the right filler or sealant for each joint depends on the traffic and the movement it takes.
Lochawe is about 30 miles north-west of Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. If you are looking for expansion joint sealing in Lochawe, we can help, as we do across Argyll and Bute. Our Argyll and Bute coverage takes in 124 places. We also cover Glasgow, some 48 miles away.
Business premises anywhere in PA33 are within our area for movement joints. If your site is on Old Military Road and St Conan's Road or close by, send details and we’ll quote for movement joints. We also cover Stronmilchan (1 mile east), Dalmally (3 miles east), Ardbrecknish (6 miles south-west), Taynuilt (8 miles west) and Clachan (10 miles south-east). Where a site is remote or on an island, travel and materials need planning ahead, so the full address helps from the start.
What’s near Lochawe
There’s a railway station in Lochawe itself: Loch Awe station.