Facade and window perimeter sealing in Ardler, Dundee
We carry out facade joint and window perimeter sealing on commercial buildings in Ardler and the surrounding area. Send photos or drawings for a fixed quote.
- Previous reseals run over old sealant
- Weathered joints at frame-to-structure perimeters
- Leaks at window and door perimeters
Facade sealing across Ardler
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
How a job runs
In a busy building, the work is phased so only one area is out of use at a time. Each section is protected, cleaned back and sealed before we move to the next. City jobs in Ardler usually need parking and loading planned. Shared closes, stairs and the property factor may need to be part of the plan.
- Photos, drawings or a visit tell us about the joints and the access.
- We confirm the joint type, movement and the specified product.
- Failed beads are removed in full and the joint faces cleaned.
- Primer goes on where the product data asks for it.
- Backing rod is fitted and the new sealant gunned in and tooled.
- We go over the completed work with you before leaving.
Preparing the site
- Flag any permit to work we’ll need
- Agree which areas must stay open
- Point out parking and an unloading spot
Getting a fixed quote
A handful of photographs and a postcode is the fastest way to a quote. Send them through the quote form, or ring 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form if you’d rather talk the job through.
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Facade sealing for commercial buildings in Ardler
We seal window and door perimeters, cladding panel joints, external facade joints and perimeter joints where frames meet the structure. Where sealant is the specified fix, we also take on coping and flashing joints. If you have weathered joints at frame-to-structure perimeters and water coming in around window frames, we can put it right. Facilities teams, main contractors and managing agents in Ardler tend to want the same three things: a fixed quote, no surprises on site and a 12-month guarantee behind the result.
Around Ardler, city construction ranges from new offices, student housing and flats to the refurbishment of traditional stone buildings. Building warrants and the Scottish technical handbooks set the standard, and the mastic follows the specification.
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.
- Where
- Ardler (DD3, DD2)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quotes
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
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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:
- Damp caused by condensation inside the building
- Arranging specialist high-level access, which is planned with the client
- Installing or repairing glazing systems
Not sure which it is? You can call the office on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Cladding panel joints
- Stone and brick facade joints
- Coping and flashing joints
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- Window and door perimeters
- Shopfront frames
Questions about Ardler
Our building in Ardler is near the coast: does that change the sealant?
It can. Wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt air are harder on external joints. Product choice and preparation matter more, and sea-facing elevations are worth inspecting more often.
How do tenement owners in Ardler get shared-part mastic done?
In most tenements, the owners agree shared repairs, and many use a property factor to arrange them. We can quote to the factor or to the owners, for a single close or a whole block.
Can you find out why a window is leaking?
Yes. We look at the perimeter sealant and tell you whether it has failed before quoting. If the water seems to come from a roof, sill or the glazing unit instead, we say so.
Is your workmanship covered by a guarantee?
Yes, for 12 months. If a joint fails because of how we installed it, we come back and put it right.
How long before the joints can be used?
We will confirm how long the chosen product needs to cure, and flag anything to keep off until it has cured.
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. Larger or phased jobs take longer, and we will give you a timescale with the quote.
How do I request a quote?
There are four steps: send details, receive a fixed quote, we carry out the work, and it’s guaranteed. Step one needs little more than photographs and a postcode.
Cost factors for facade joints
Your fixed quote is built from the real scope. It takes account of:
- Which sealant the job calls for
- How much existing material needs removing
- How much there is to seal
- Whether the work must be split into stages
Every site prices differently: joint size, product, access and site hours all play a part. A fixed quote follows once we understand the job.
Sending details for a quote
There’s no need for a formal survey. A few details are enough to get going:
- The product your specification calls for
- Whether the building will be occupied during the work
- Any dates the work must fit around
- The asbestos register, for older buildings
Every quote starts with the facts: what’s there, how much of it, how we reach it and what’s specified. Send what you have, and we will arrange a site visit if anything is unclear.
Different surfaces, different methods
Window and door perimeters
Aluminium, PVC-U and timber frames each have their own preparation needs. Primer goes on where the manufacturer specifies it for that substrate.
Render and coated surfaces
Where the joint will be painted over, a paintable hybrid or PU sealant may suit. The choice depends on the specification and finish.
Mastic packages on Ardler sites
The sea is no more than about 3 miles from Ardler. Facades and window perimeters on coastal schemes take more wind-driven rain, and salt air nearer the shore, so joint design, primers and product choice deserve extra care. Several hotels sit less than 2 miles from Ardler. When hotels extend or refit, the work is usually squeezed between peak periods, mastic included.
Further education sites such as Dundee and Angus College - Kingsway Campus (to the east of Ardler) are extended and refurbished from time to time, with mastic often programmed into the summer break. For contractors at a school such as Lawside Academy, sealing has to be finished before term starts. For contractors on a campus like University of Abertay Dundee, 2.3 miles to the south-east of Ardler, facade and perimeter sealing has to fit around students and term dates.
Ardler is about 2 miles north-west of Dundee, in Dundee. Our applicators travel to Ardler for work on facade joints, handled exactly as we handle every other area. Our Dundee coverage takes in 28 places, from busy centres to rural villages.
Commercial sites across DD3 and DD2 are covered. Buildings on Troon Road, Baird Avenue and Telford Road are within our area. Ardler sits on or close to the A90, useful when we plan access and materials. If your building is just outside Ardler, we cover St Marys (1 mile north), Dryburgh (1 mile south-west), Lochee (1 mile south), Camperdown (1 mile west) and Charleston (1 mile south-west). Further afield, our area takes in Broughty Ferry (6 miles east), Barnhill (6 miles east), Pitkerro (3 miles east), Whitfield (3 miles east), Douglas (4 miles east) and Craigiebank (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ardler
We work on buildings around Cox Branch Library, Balgay Hill and Scottish School of Contemporary Dance and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Invergowrie station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Strathmartine Castle (1.9 miles north) and King's Cross Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ardler include Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
Work for main contractors and building owners
As a CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline member, we’re straightforward to vet for your supplier list. Our insurance certificate can be sent along with the quote.
We take on planned maintenance as well as one-off repairs: resealing failed joints building by building, on a schedule that suits your budget. Sites in Ardler can sit alongside others in a wider programme across Dundee.
After the work
Every sealant joint needs some looking after, and how long they last depends on how they’re treated. Our advice:
- Walk the elevations once or twice a year
- Brief window cleaners about newly sealed joints
- Share access with other external trades
- Never let anyone seal over old sealant
Record the sealant type and date on the building file. It helps when matching repairs or planning the next reseal without guesswork.
Tie resealing in with redecoration, cladding repairs or other access. Sharing the access keeps the cost down.