Expansion joint sealing in Strontian
Expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors throughout Strontian and nearby, by CSCS-carded applicators. Fully insured and CHAS accredited.
- Rain penetration at brick or block movement joints
- Hardened, cracked sealant on exposed facades
- Sealant peeling off one face of the joint
Expansion joint sealing across Strontian
Photos, a specification or a quick description of the joints is enough to start a fixed quote.
Expansion joint sealing in Strontian, done properly
Few joints take as much punishment as those in a car park. Wheel loads, grit and de-icing salts attack the seal and the concrete either side; water dripping through to the deck below is often the first sign. A sealant suited to traffic and the expected movement goes in. We work on blockwork control joints, cladding panel joints and precast concrete panel joints, and what we are called in for most is water getting into the wall through a failed joint and sealant pulling off the joint face. Whether you call it commercial sealant work, mastic application or joint sealing, in Strontian it comes down to the same thing: failed joints cut out, faces prepared and the right sealant laid to the right depth.
In smaller places such as Strontian, the joints we are asked about sit in workshops, farm sheds, schools and halls. Slabs and yards take vehicles, rain and frost.
Guaranteed is the last step of every job. You get a 12-month guarantee on our workmanship, and the quote explains what it covers.
- Place
- Strontian (PH36)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on every job
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Leave it or put it right?
A like-for-like reseal of a joint that keeps splitting rarely lasts. A higher movement class, or a design change by the engineer, may be needed. In Scotland, wind-driven rain finds a failed joint quickly, so it’s worth renewing joints around Strontian before they leak.
Quantities, awkward access and phased working all shape the price. So do site requirements such as inductions and permits, along with the time of year for external work.
Why appoint us
- Public liability insurance in place
- One contact handling all your sites
- CHAS accredited contractor
- Fixed quotes based on photographs, drawings or a visit
Take a look at our cost guide and how we’re accredited.
Joints that move: notes for Strontian
Strontian sits close to the coast, within about 1 mile. External movement joints in car parks, ramps and yards near the coast take salt and wind-driven rain on top of traffic, and edges left open tend to break up faster. The west of Scotland, where Strontian is, gets more rain than the east. Rainwater through open yard and deck joints is a bigger issue here than in the drier east. Outside joints are sealed in dry spells, so dates have some give.
In and around Strontian, the right filler or sealant for each joint depends on the traffic and the movement it takes.
Strontian (Gaelic: Sron an t-Sithein) is in Highland. Any commercial site in Strontian is covered. We work across 256 places in Highland, from busy centres to rural villages. Sites around Glasgow have their own page, roughly 76 miles from Strontian.
We take on movement joints across the PH36 postcode area, for business premises of every kind. We cover commercial and managed buildings on Dal nan Each and Dal na Mart. We also cover Acharacle (9 miles west), Ceann Loch Muideart (9 miles north-west), Port Appin (12 miles south-east), Appin (12 miles south-east) and Balliveolan (12 miles south). Island and remote sites need extra planning, with travel, ferry crossings where needed and weather to allow for, so mention the location when you phone 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.
Near you in Strontian
For a walk, there’s Loch Doilet.
Common problems we fix in Strontian
When a bead pulls away from one face, it has lost adhesion. Dusty, damp or contaminated faces, a missing primer and three-sided adhesion are the usual causes.
Look out for the following:
- Joints where the bead has lost adhesion
- Arrises breaking up along floor joints
- Water getting into the wall through a failed joint
- Leaks through car park deck joints onto the level below
Around Strontian, open joints collect water and debris, and the arrises are the next to go; we’ll tell you if the edges need repairing first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether old or failed sealant will be cut out, not overlaid
- Whether their applicators hold CSCS cards
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
- Their approach to joint depth and backing
Different surfaces, different methods
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, phased so parts of the car park stay open.
Joints between different materials
Junctions between brick and render, or concrete and cladding, move independently. The product must bond to both substrates and cope with the movement.
Doing it in-house
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. The usual problems come from preparation: sealing over old material, sealing onto damp or dusty surfaces, or a product that can’t take the movement.
Putting right a botched joint often costs more than sealing it well at the start, since all of it has to come out and the faces be cleaned back again. That’s why many clients bring in a specialist from the beginning.
From enquiry to sign-off
Working in a building that stays open takes some planning. The work area is signed and kept contained, with routes through the building left open and move on in phases so staff and visitors can carry on around us. Where we can, we combine work around Strontian with other jobs nearby. Let us know if your dates have any give.
- We look at the joints, their width and how they’ve failed.
- A fixed quote follows, naming the sealant and its movement class.
- The failed seal is removed and both faces are cleaned until sound and dry, flagging any broken edges that need repair before sealing.
- We control the depth with backing rod or, in shallow joints, bond-breaker tape.
- After any primer the maker requires, the bead is applied and tooled so it grips two sides only.
- We check every joint before sign-off, and the work carries our 12-month guarantee.
Before we start on site
- Tell us what induction or permit system the site runs
- Tell us which areas need to stay in use
- Warn occupants and staff about the work
Request a quote
If there’s a specification, drawings or a tender package, send it with your enquiry, and we will price the work to it. For smaller jobs, photos and a description will do.
Related advice
Keeping the joints sound
Keep the joints in good shape with a few simple steps:
- Keep stones and debris out of open joint lines
- Include every elevation and deck joint in periodic inspections
- Inspect exposed joints once the cold weather has passed
- Reopen bays and walkways only after the stated cure time
In warehouses, forklift and pallet-truck routes take the most wear. Keep racking feet and heavy point loads off joint lines, and report any chipped edges early.
An open joint fills with grit, and a joint full of grit can’t close. The arrises crack and break away under the load and the reseal becomes an edge repair as well. A sound seal keeps the joint working.
Common questions from Strontian clients
Does the sea air around Strontian 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.
Will our site in Strontian 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 will the job cost?
That depends on the job: quantities, access, the product and any phasing. Call for a quote.
Can you work to our specification?
Yes. Send it with your enquiry, and we will price the work to it, flagging anything that needs clarifying.
Is Strontian in your area?
Yes. Strontian falls within our area, and you can give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos to get started.
What timescale should we allow for resealing expansion joints?
Allow a few hours to several weeks, depending on how many metres of joint there are and how much old sealant or filler needs removing. We confirm the timescale with the quote along with the phasing plan.
Will your applicators have CSCS cards?
Yes. Should the site need card details in advance, let us know and we’ll send them with the quote.