Facade Sealing in An t-Àth Leathann
Work needed on a facade joint in An t-Àth Leathann? We assess it, carry out the work and guarantee our workmanship for 12 months.
- Cold air coming in at window perimeters
- Hard, chalky sealant that no longer flexes
- Weathered joints at frame-to-structure perimeters
Need facade sealing in An t-Àth Leathann?
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
When it isn’t the sealant
Not every problem is a sealant problem, and we’d rather tell you before you spend money. It won’t fix:
- Joints too narrow for the movement they take, which need redesign
- Replacing glass or failed glazing units
- Damaged frames that need replacing
Not sure which it is? You can give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email the details over and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Shopfront frames
- Stone and brick facade joints
- Coping and flashing joints
- Window and door perimeters
- Cladding panel joints
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
Facade sealing in An t-Àth Leathann, done properly
Installing framed glazing systems isn’t part of our work. We handle the sealant joints that surround those elements: the frame-to-structure perimeter, panel-to-panel joints and window and door surrounds with products suited to facade or glazing perimeter joints. The enquiries we see most involve air leaks through failed facade joints and damp patches beside frames after rain, on perimeter joints where frames meet the structure, coping and flashing joints and cladding panel joints. Looking for mastic applicators who cover An t-Àth Leathann? We have been sealing commercial buildings since 2005, CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member.
External sealing around An t-Àth Leathann depends on dry faces and the right temperature. A little flexibility in the programme lets external joints go in on suitable days.
Every job is signed off with a 12-month guarantee. The promise is simple: if our work fails within that year, we put it right.
- Location
- An t-Àth Leathann (IV49)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
Do you need facade sealing in An t-Àth Leathann?
Most facade joints fail through age and weathering. The bead hardens, chalks on the surface and loses the flexibility to follow the joint.
Typical triggers for a call:
- Facade joints cracked through the middle
- Unsightly perimeter sealant on a visible elevation
- Patch repairs that keep failing
- Cold air coming in at window perimeters
Hotels like Hotel Dunollie, less than half a mile to the north-east of An t-Àth Leathann, rarely close for long, so refurbishment mastic is phased floor by floor.
What to look for in a quote
- Will RAMS and insurance details be available?
- How they’ll work around occupants
- Will failed sealant be removed rather than covered?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
More services for An t-Àth Leathann
Commercial clients in An t-Àth Leathann
Planned maintenance programmes are welcome: working through a building or an estate in stages that fit your budget. An t-Àth Leathann can form part of a wider programme across Highland.
Main contractors use us as their sealant subcontractor. We work to your programme, your specification and your site rules, and our applicators hold CSCS cards.
Surface by surface
Coping and flashing joints
Sometimes the coping or flashing itself has failed. We tell you if the fix is a roofing or metalwork job rather than a reseal.
Brick and stone facades
On masonry, the sealant has to suit a porous, textured surface. Neutral-cure products are used because acetoxy types can mark some stone, with primer where its maker specifies.
Facade sealing around An t-Àth Leathann: how the place shapes the job
An t-Àth Leathann is within about 1 mile of the coast. Schemes this close to the sea see their facade joints tested by wind and rain from the day they’re sealed, and the sealant, primer and backing need choosing with that in mind. A 2-mile radius around An t-Àth Leathann takes in a number of hotels. When hotels extend or refit, the work is usually squeezed between peak periods, mastic included.
For a contractor working at a hospital such as Broadford Hospital, less than half a mile north of An t-Àth Leathann, perimeter and facade sealing is planned around patients and deliveries.
An t-Àth Leathann (Gaelic: Broadford) is in Highland. If you are looking for facade sealing in An t-Àth Leathann, we can help. Across Highland, 256 places are covered, including An t-Àth Leathann.
Postcode districts covered here: IV49. Among the streets we cover are Ionad Bhoraraig, Suisnish Place and MacLennan Place, and sites on any of them can send details for a fixed quote. If your building is just outside An t-Àth Leathann, we cover Blackpark (1 mile south-east), Corry (1 mile north), Harrapul (1 mile east), Kyleakin (7 miles east) and Kyle of Lochalsh (8 miles east). Remote and island addresses take more planning, from travel and ferries to the weather, so mention the location when you call 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
Local landmarks in An t-Àth Leathann
Nearby you’ll also find Mackinnon Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bheinn Shuardail and Loch Buidhe.
Your questions answered
Is An t-Àth Leathann too small for you to travel to?
No. Small places get the same service as large ones. Our area covers all of Scotland, cities, towns and islands alike. Good photos up front let us bring everything on the first visit.
Can you take on a job at a hospital such as Broadford Hospital?
Yes, hospitals are one of the sectors we cover. Before anything starts, the estates team agrees permits, inductions and infection-control measures with us.
When is resealing likely to be due?
It depends on movement, UV and weather, cleaning, traffic and the product. Sealant joints are maintenance items, so inspect them regularly.
Can you work in cold or wet weather?
Wet joints or temperatures outside the product’s range mean waiting. We plan for weather and keep you updated.
Are you CHAS accredited?
Yes. We’re CHAS accredited, we’re a Constructionline member and we use CSCS-carded applicators.
How many days will you need on site?
That varies with the scale of the job, though a typical visit usually takes a day or two for a few elevations, and longer where access has to be moved around the building. For bigger or phased jobs, we will set out a timescale with the quote.
What will the job cost?
We don’t publish prices, because every site is different. With photos or drawings, we can give you a fixed quote.
Our process
The first thing on site is a walk round with your contact, to confirm the scope, the order of work and any areas we must keep clear. After that, any old or failed material is removed, each joint is prepared and the new sealant goes in. Tell us who will meet us and how to get in at your building near An t-Àth Leathann. We’ll confirm the plan with the fixed quote.
- First we review photographs, drawings or what we saw on a visit, and agree how each joint will be reached.
- Failed sealant is cut out along its full length.
- Joint faces are cleaned to firm, sound material, with primer where the sealant maker specifies it.
- Backing rod, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints, limits the depth.
- A facade-grade sealant rated for the movement goes in, tooled to a concave profile.
- The completed runs are checked with you, then the 12-month guarantee applies.
Getting the site ready
- Send your site hours and access windows
- Flag any permit to work we will need
- Explain the parking and delivery arrangements
Request a quote
A handful of photos and a postcode is the fastest way to a quote. Upload them with the quote form, or ring 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form to discuss it first.
Related advice
What sets the cost
Sealant work doesn’t have a standard rate, because every site is different. What we take into account:
- The site’s rules and procedures
- Access and working height
- How much existing material needs removing
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
Pricing facade joints depends on quantities, condition and access, and any specification that applies. Ask us for a fixed quote.
Sending details for a quote
It doesn’t need to be a full survey. A few details are enough to get going:
- The postcode of the building
- What the building is and how it’s used
- Whether an asbestos survey exists
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
Let us know the site, the scope and your timescale, and a fixed quote will follow. To get it moving, phone 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.