Facade and window perimeter sealing in Balfour, Orkney Islands
Facade joint and window perimeter sealing on commercial buildings in Balfour. CHAS accredited, Constructionline member, with a 12-month guarantee on workmanship.
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- New sealant peeling off old mastic
- Gaps between rainscreen or cladding panels
Facade sealing near Balfour
Tell us what needs sealing and where, with photos or drawings if you have them, and we’ll price it.
Facade sealing in Balfour
External sealing depends on the weather more than most trades. Joints have to be dry and the air and surface temperature within the product’s range. We build that into the programme and tell you if the forecast changes the plan. If you have damp patches beside frames after rain and unsightly perimeter sealant on a visible elevation, we can help, whatever the surface. Looking for mastic applicators who cover Balfour? We’ve been sealing commercial buildings since 2005.
Sites near smaller places like Balfour can mean longer travel, so the mastic is planned with as few trips as the job allows. Send drawings, photos and the programme so everything needed arrives on the first day.
Our workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months. If a joint we sealed fails because of how it was installed, we come back and put it right.
- Place
- Balfour (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
On site: what to expect
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, then reopened once the sealant allows before we move to the next. For work around Balfour, we aim for one trip, which is why we ask for photographs and a full list first. Outside work also needs a suitable weather window.
- We start with photos, drawings or a visit to see the joints and agree access.
- We confirm the joint type, movement and the specified product.
- The existing bead comes out in full.
- Primer is applied where the maker specifies it.
- Rod goes in to fix the depth, then the joint is sealed and tooled.
- The finished joints are checked with you.
What we need from you
- Point out any areas we must not close
- Share the asbestos register for older buildings
- Let us know about inductions and permits
Request a quote
Pricing a project or setting a maintenance budget? We will quote against your scope and drawings you can plan around. If you have questions first, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email us.
Related advice
Do you need facade sealing in Balfour?
A frequent fault is a bead stuck to the joint’s rear face as well as its sides. With no backing, the sealant is restrained and tears as the joint moves.
Site and facilities staff are often the first to spot these:
- Draughts around frames and panels
- Discoloured or dirty facade joints
- Leaks at window and door perimeters
- Old perimeter mastic that has dried out
For contractors building in or near Balfour, we seal to the drawings, the specification and the programme.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will CSCS-carded applicators be on site?
- Do they follow the manufacturer’s priming guidance?
- The terms of the workmanship guarantee
- How the existing material will be dealt with
What sealant work can’t fix
Being straight saves everyone time. New sealant won’t cure:
- Damaged frames that need replacing
- Providing access systems for the work
- Joints whose design needs changing by the specifier
If in doubt, ring 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings and we will say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- Cladding panel joints
- Stone and brick facade joints
- Window and door perimeters
- Coping and flashing joints
- Shopfront frames
General trades versus a specialist
A short, simple internal joint is often within reach of a maintenance team. Where it goes wrong is preparation: sealing over old material, sealing onto damp or dusty surfaces, or a product that can’t take the movement.
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.
Also in Balfour
Common questions from Balfour clients
Can you take on a job in Balfour, on the island?
Yes, Balfour is within the area we cover. Every Scottish council area is within our area. We group island work where we can and plan around the crossings.
Do you take on work at healthcare sites like Balfour Hospital?
Yes, provided the work is planned with the site’s estates team. The estates team’s permit system and infection-control rules come first, and the work is planned around them.
How much does the work cost?
There isn’t a price list, as every site differs. Send photos or drawings and we’ll price it at a fixed figure.
Can you look at water coming in around a frame?
Yes. Photos help, and you can call the office on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form to arrange a visit. Many frame leaks are sealant failures, though not all, and we will tell you which.
Which sealant do you use on facades?
Low-modulus, neutral-cure silicone suits many facade and perimeter joints. Some joints call for hybrid, PU or polysulphide instead.
Can you handle several sites?
Yes. We take on portfolio and planned maintenance work, with each site phased to suit its occupants.
Do you replace windows or glass?
No. We don’t install glazing systems, windows or glass. We seal the joints around them, such as perimeter joints where frames meet the structure.
New build and refits around Balfour
With the shore within about 3 miles, Balfour counts as a coastal location. Schemes this close to the sea see their facade joints tested by wind and rain from the day they’re sealed, so joint design, primers and product choice deserve extra care. Island jobs, Balfour among them, are planned around the ferry and the forecast. With drawings and the programme in hand, the whole mastic package comes with us.
On a healthcare site such as Balfour Hospital, which lies south-west of Balfour, new blocks and refurbishments go on while the hospital keeps running, so mastic work is sequenced carefully.
Balfour is about 4 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our applicators travel to Balfour for work on facade joints. Balfour is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands on our list for facade joints.
Work on facade joints is covered throughout KW17, whatever the building. Sites close to Balfour are covered too, including Kirkwall (4 miles south-west), Gorseness (5 miles north-west), Blackhill (5 miles south-west), Tankerness (6 miles south-east) and Isbister (6 miles west). Island and remote sites need extra planning, with travel, ferry crossings where needed and weather to allow for, so give the site location in your enquiry.
Around Balfour
Well-known places in the area include Langskaill House (4.2 miles north-west) and Balfour Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Balfour include Loch of Westhill and Ward of Gairsay.
What the job involves on each surface
Precast concrete panels
Precast arrises sometimes crumble or carry old residue. We clean back to sound material and flag edges that need repair first.
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.
Commercial clients in Balfour
For main contractors, we work as the sealant subcontractor on new-build and refurbishment projects. We work to your programme, your specification and your site rules, and our applicators hold CSCS cards.
Facilities managers want contractors who arrive with the paperwork sorted. Tell us what site paperwork you need, such as RAMS, an insurance certificate or CSCS details, and we will confirm with the quote.