West Side expansion joint sealing
Expansion and movement joint sealing in walls, decks and floors across West Side, carried out by CSCS-carded applicators. CHAS accredited and fully insured.
- Arrises breaking up along floor joints
- Sealant peeling off one face of the joint
- Joints packed with grit and debris
Expansion joint sealing across West Side
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
After the work
Cleaning and maintenance staff play a part too. Share these points with them:
- Keep traffic off new joints until the cure time is up
- Raise snow-clearing blades over deck joints where possible
- Keep racking legs and heavy point loads off floor joints
- Record the sealant used and the date in the O&M file
In warehouses, forklift and pallet-truck routes take the most wear. Avoid standing heavy loads or racking legs on the joints and flag chipped arrises before they spread.
A failed deck joint lets water straight through to the level below. That water often carries de-icing salts with it. Sealing the joint promptly stops it at source.
Expansion joint sealing in West Side, 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. We reseal deck and ramp joints with a trafficable sealant chosen for the movement, phasing bays so the car park can stay in use. If you have arrises breaking up along floor joints and damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed, we can help. A specialist sealant contractor works differently from a general builder: in West Side, that means joint design, primers and backing rod as standard.
Travel to smaller places like West Side is planned so the work is done in one trip where possible. Photos, approximate widths and what uses the floor help us bring the right materials.
The 12-month guarantee covers our workmanship: the preparation, the sealing and the tooling. Damage, later alterations by others and movement beyond what the joint was designed for sit outside it.
- Where
- West Side (HS2)
- Wider area
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Cover
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Your questions answered
Can being near the sea in West Side affect the sealant we need?
It can, yes: buildings near the sea take more wind-driven rain, and salt in the air nearer the shore. We check the specified product suits the exposure and pay close attention to preparation.
Can you take on a job in West Side, on the island?
Yes. Our area covers all of Scotland, cities, towns and islands alike, and that includes island locations such as West Side. Island work is planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so photos and a full list before we travel are essential.
Do you need to see the site first?
It depends on the job. Straightforward work can often be priced from photos and measurements, while larger or less clear jobs get a site visit first.
When is resealing likely to be due?
It depends on movement, UV and weather, cleaning, traffic and the product. Treat them as maintenance items and inspect them regularly.
Can one quote cover more than one building?
Yes. Several buildings can share a single quote, and you deal with one contact throughout.
Is it fine to apply new sealant on top of old?
No. Sealing over old material is one of the classic causes of early joint failure, so everything comes out first.
Which sealant will you use?
The specification comes first, if there is one. If there isn’t one, it comes down to the joint: its movement, its surfaces and what it has to cope with.
What sealant work can’t fix
A proper diagnosis includes knowing what sealant can’t do. You will hear from us if the cause turns out to be any of the following:
- Mechanical expansion joint covers, cover plates or proprietary joint systems (a specialist supplier’s job)
- Joints too narrow for the movement, which need redesigning by the engineer
- Cracking or settlement that calls for an engineer’s assessment
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.
What we seal
- Cladding panel joints
- Car park decks and ramps
- Podiums and floor movement joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Blockwork control joints
- Precast concrete panel joints
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.
For most general trades, sealant is a sideline. A specialist brings correct preparation, depth control with backing rod and a product suited to that particular joint.
From enquiry to sign-off
Occupied buildings need a little choreography. The work area is signed and kept contained, keep walkways clear and move on in phases so staff and visitors can carry on around us. For work around West Side, we aim for one trip, which is why we ask for photos and a full list first. Outside work also needs a suitable weather window.
- The first job is to check each joint: how wide it is, how it moves and why the old seal let go.
- You get a fixed quote with the product and its movement capability stated.
- We strip out the old seal and prepare the faces, and we tell you if any edges need repairing first.
- Backing rod goes in at the right depth, or bond-breaker tape where the joint is shallow.
- Primer goes on where the manufacturer specifies it, followed by the sealant, which is then tooled off.
- Finished joints are checked and backed by our 12-month guarantee.
What we need from you
- Point out any areas we must not close
- Share the asbestos register for older buildings
- Point out parking and an unloading spot
Request a quote
Let us know the site, the scope and your timescale, and a fixed quote will follow. To get it moving, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
Related advice
Signs you need expansion joint sealing in West Side
With no backing rod or bond-breaker in place, sealant grips the base of the joint too. Bonded on three faces, it can’t stretch evenly when the joint opens.
Most enquiries start with one or more of the following:
- Damp inside where a wall movement joint has failed
- Arrises breaking up along floor joints
- Previous reseals laid over old sealant
- Water dripping through deck or ramp joints
Estates like Barvas Industrial Estate, less than half a mile south-east of West Side, combine warehouse slabs, yards and loading bays, all with joints under wheels.
Comparing quotes
- Do they follow the manufacturer’s priming guidance?
- Will CSCS-carded applicators be on site?
- How long is the guarantee, and what does it include?
- Is depth set with backing rod, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints?
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What happens if it’s left?
Leaving a failed movement joint rarely stays a small problem. Grit and water fill the gap and the material either side breaks up and the job grows to repairs as well as sealing. Resealing early keeps the work to sealant. Exposed buildings in Scotland take a lot of weather, so it’s worth renewing joints around West Side before they leak.
Access often affects the price as much as the sealing: 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.
What you get with us
- CSCS-carded applicators
- Work to your specification and the manufacturer’s guidance
- Public liability insurance in place
- Fixed quotes based on photographs, drawings or a visit
Take a look at our cost guide and how we’re accredited.
Slabs, ramps and loading bays in West Side
West Side sits close to the coast, within about 2 miles. Coastal yards and decks give their joints salt and wet weather to deal with, not just wheels, which is why split joints are worth sealing before the edges deteriorate. For an island location such as West Side, work is planned around ferry crossings and the weather. Send joint sizes and details of the traffic so the right materials come on the crossing.
In and around West Side, the right filler or sealant for each joint depends on the traffic and the movement it takes.
West Side is about 11 miles north-west of Stornoway, in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Anywhere in HS2, the process is the same: details in, fixed quote out, then sealing and a 12-month guarantee. 87 places across Na h-Eileanan Siar fall within our area, including West Side.
We take on movement joints across the HS2 postcode area, for business premises of every kind. For a building on Gleann Mor, Heatherhill and Sraid na Loch or nearby, we can quote for movement joints. If your building is just outside West Side, we cover Barabhas (1 mile north-west), Bragar (4 miles west), Shader (4 miles north-east), Borgh (6 miles north-east) and Shawbost (7 miles west). Remote and island addresses take more planning, from travel and ferries to the weather, so give the site location in your enquiry.
Landmarks near West Side
Not far away are Loch Mòr Bharabhais and Roishal More.