Bieldside facade sealing
Facade joint and window perimeter sealing on commercial buildings throughout Bieldside and nearby, carried out by CSCS-carded applicators. Fully insured and CHAS accredited.
- Leaks at window and door perimeters
- Weathered facade joints that have lost their grip
- Staining on stone next to old sealant
Facade sealing near Bieldside
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Sites and facades in and around Bieldside
Bieldside is on Scotland’s drier eastern side. Cold, damp starts still stop external sealing on some days. We agree external dates with the site team and keep internal work ready. A number of hotels sit less than 2 miles from Bieldside. Hotel schemes tend to have fixed reopening dates, so the mastic is programmed tightly with the other trades.
Hotel extensions and refits, at places such as Cults Hotel, 1.1 miles to the east of Bieldside, typically run between busy periods, so the sealing is squeezed into short windows. School extensions, at buildings such as Cults Academy, usually run to the summer holidays, mastic included.
Bieldside is about 4 miles south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Looking for facade sealing in Bieldside? We can help, as we do across Aberdeen. Bieldside is one of 40 places we cover in Aberdeen for facade joints.
We cover the AB15 postcode districts. Buildings on Bieldside Station Road, Baillieswells Drive and Baillieswells Road are within our area. Nearby places we also cover include Riverside of Blairs (1 mile south), Milltimber (1 mile west), Countesswells (2 miles north), Peterculter (3 miles west) and Kingswells (3 miles north) for facade joints. A short drive away, we cover Aberdeen (4 miles north-east), Rosemount (4 miles north-east), Berryden (4 miles north-east), Ferryhill (4 miles north-east), New Aberdeen (5 miles north-east) and Dyce (6 miles north).
What’s near Bieldside
We work on buildings around Hazlehead Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aberdeen station, about 4.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Pitfoddels Castle (2 miles east) and Woodend Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Murtle Dam and Beans Hill.
Facade sealing for commercial buildings in Bieldside
Some clients need every window on a block resealed; others need a few leaking frames sorted. Either way, the method is the same: old sealant out, faces cleaned, depth set and a new bead tooled in. A 12-month guarantee applies to our workmanship. The enquiries we see most involve previous reseals run over old sealant and failed sealant on precast panel joints, across window and door perimeters, perimeter joints where frames meet the structure and cladding panel joints. Most enquiries from Bieldside start with one failed joint and grow into a wider look at the building: we check the joints around it and give you an honest view of what needs doing now and what can wait.
Where new frames meet sandstone or granite in a Scottish city, the sealant has to suit the stone: the right primer, a neutral-cure sealant and a colour that blends.
We stand by our work: 12 months, guaranteed. It covers how we prepared and applied the sealant, and we come back if anything isn’t right.
- Where
- Bieldside (AB15)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quote
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
On site: what to expect
We begin with a short walk round with whoever looks after the building, 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. In a Scottish city, kerbside space and loading need planning, especially near the centre. Shared closes, stairs and the property factor may need to be part of the plan.
- First we review photographs, drawings or what we saw on a visit, and agree how each joint will be reached.
- The old bead is cut away completely, not overlaid.
- 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
- Flag any permit to work we will need
- Tell us your opening times and when work is allowed
- Move anything stored against the joints
Quotes
Quotes are fixed against the scope you send, so you know the figure before anyone is on site. To start the process, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email us.
Advice
What else we do in Bieldside
Surface by surface
Coping and flashing joints
Coping and flashing joints are included where sealant is the specified fix. They sit in the most exposed positions on the building and need a durable external sealant.
Perimeter joints at frames and structure
Where framed systems such as shopfronts meet the building structure, there is a perimeter joint to seal. We seal those perimeter joints, not the framing or glazing itself.
Leave it or put it right?
Open facade joints also let air and dirt through: draughts around frames add to heating costs and complaints. A new seal closes the gap for both. In a tenement or shared city building, water from a failed joint can reach other owners’ property. Acting early avoids disputes and bigger repairs.
A quote for facade joints depends on quantities, condition and access. Call for a quote.
Why choose Mastic Doctor in Bieldside
- 12 months’ guarantee on every job
- Specification-led, product-correct work
- RAL and finish matching where the product range allows
- Fully insured, including public liability cover
When something else is needed
Sealant solves a lot, but not everything, and we’d rather tell you before you spend money. It won’t fix:
- Damp caused by condensation inside the building
- Installing or repairing glazing systems
- Movement beyond what any sealant can handle
If you are not sure, just ring 01277 525 020 or use the quote form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Cladding panel joints
- Coping and flashing joints
- Shopfront frames
- Window and door perimeters
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- Stone and brick facade joints
Common questions from Bieldside clients
Can you work on a hospital site such as Woodend Hospital?
Yes. We work in healthcare settings as well as offices and schools. Before anything starts, the estates team agrees permits, inductions and infection-control measures with us.
How do tenement owners in Bieldside get shared-part mastic done?
Work on shared parts is typically agreed by the owners, often through a property factor. We are happy to deal with the factor directly.
Do you take on small jobs?
Whatever the size, the process is the same: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, guaranteed.
What type of sealant goes on window perimeters?
Most facade and window perimeter joints take a low-modulus neutral-cure silicone. Hybrid or MS polymer, polyurethane and polysulphide sealants suit others.
Can you quote from photographs?
Photos, drawings or a schedule are often enough to quote. Where they aren’t, we arrange a site visit before quoting.
How many days will you need on site?
It depends on the scope, though a typical visit usually takes anything from a single day to several weeks, depending on joint lengths, access and the weather. For bigger or phased jobs, we will set out a timescale with the quote.
Do you work in Bieldside?
Yes. We cover Bieldside and the rest of Aberdeen. For a quote, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or use the quote form.
What we are called out for in Bieldside
A frequent fault is a bead stuck to the joint’s rear face as well as its sides. Without rod or bond-breaker tape, the bead is held back.
Clients normally get in touch after noticing one or more of the following:
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- Water coming in around window frames
- Staining on stone next to old sealant
- Sealant pulling away from frames or panels
On a campus such as Robert Gordon University, 2.4 miles to the east of Bieldside, new teaching buildings and residences are typically built and refurbished around the academic year.
What to look for in a quote
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
- Will failed sealant be removed rather than covered?
- Will RAMS and insurance details be available?
- What level of public liability insurance do they hold?
How the quote is worked out
These are the things that shape the price:
- The product specified
- Quantities, in metres or numbers
- The size and state of each joint
- Distance, for remote addresses
The specified product makes a difference, and so does the preparation, such as cutting out, priming or new backing rod. Access, phasing and site rules also count.
Sending details for a quote
It doesn’t need to be a full survey. These details are enough to start:
- Photos of the joints, close up and from further back
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
- Whether the building will be occupied during the work
- Where the site is, with the postcode
Need a figure for a tender or a budget? We will quote against your scope and drawings that you can work with. For a chat about it beforehand, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.