Facade Sealing contractors in Bigton
Need facade sealing in Bigton? It’s simple: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed.
- Old perimeter mastic that has dried out
- Cold air coming in at window perimeters
- Damp patches beside frames after rain
Facade sealing in Bigton
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Building and refurbishing in Bigton
The sea is no more than about 1 mile from Bigton. On a coastal site, facade and perimeter joints face driven rain and, closer to the beach, salt, so we check the specified product suits the exposure before the first bead. Being on an island, Bigton means planning around ferry times as well as the weather. Drawings and the programme let us bring every sealant, primer and backing rod the package needs.
Sites around Bigton get mastic sealed to the drawings and the programme, nothing improvised.
Bigton is in the Shetland Islands. We cover commercial sites throughout Bigton, whether it’s a single job or part of a planned programme. Bigton is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands on our list for facade joints.
Work on facade joints is covered throughout ZE2. Sites close to Bigton are covered too, including Levenwick (2 miles east), Hoswick (3 miles north-east), South Scousburgh (3 miles south), Sandwick (3 miles north-east) and Boddam (4 miles south). A short drive away, we cover Lerwick (13 miles north-east), Sound (13 miles north-east) and Scalloway (11 miles north). Island and remote sites need extra planning, with travel, ferry crossings where needed and weather to allow for, so mention the location when you ring 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form.
What’s near Bigton
Green spaces nearby include Loch of Vatsetter.
About our facade sealing in Bigton
Managing agents and owners in Bigton ask us to, we reseal perimeters across whole elevations or a handful of problem windows. The approach doesn’t change with the size: old sealant out, faces cleaned, depth set and a new bead tooled in. A 12-month guarantee applies to our workmanship. We work on coping and flashing joints, shopfront frames and cladding panel joints, and the failures we are asked to look at most are draughts around frames and panels and perimeter joints where frames meet the structure. Facilities teams, main contractors and managing agents in Bigton tend to want the same three things: a clear scope, tidy work and joints that don’t fail again.
For a site around Bigton, we plan the mastic in as few trips as the programme allows. Send drawings, photographs and the programme so everything needed arrives on the first day.
Our 12-month guarantee is about workmanship, not wear and tear. Sealant wears with time, and movement, weather, cleaning and use decide how fast, so we spell out the cover before we begin.
- Where
- Bigton (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on our workmanship
- Quote
- A fixed quote before we start
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Page updated
- 3 November 2026
Questions we’re asked in Bigton
Does a coastal location like Bigton affect which sealant is used?
It can, yes: buildings near the sea take more wind-driven rain, and salt in the air nearer the shore. We choose the product for the exposure, prime where the manufacturer requires it and size the joint for its movement.
Can you keep pace with our programme in Bigton?
Yes. Send the programme and drawings, and we’ll plan the mastic to suit the stages. We’re CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, and paperwork such as RAMS is confirmed with the quote.
Can you just add new sealant on top?
No. Overlaying is a shortcut that peels away quickly. Our method is a full cut-out, cleaning, backing and a new bead.
How do I request a quote?
The quote form is the simplest route, though you can also call the office on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings. Photos, drawings or a joint schedule help us quote quickly.
How much does the work cost?
Every job gets its own fixed quote. To get one, call the office on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings with a description of the work.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Our workmanship is backed for 12 months on every job.
How long does a job like this take?
We plan the time on site around your programme and access. You will have an expected duration with the quote.
More services for Bigton
When something else is needed
A few problems need another trade or a different fix, and we say so rather than covering them up:
- Replacing glass or failed glazing units
- Damaged frames that need replacing
- Movement beyond what any sealant can handle
Not sure which it is? You can speak to us on 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Bigton
- Coping and flashing joints
- Window and door perimeters
- Stone and brick facade joints
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- Cladding panel joints
- Shopfront frames
Do you need facade sealing in Bigton?
Adhesive failure, where the sealant peels away from one face, typically comes from poor preparation. Contamination, moisture or skipping the primer the maker specifies leave a weak bond, and the joint opens with the first real movement.
Site and facilities staff are often the first to spot these:
- Previous reseals run over old sealant
- Old perimeter mastic that has dried out
- Discoloured or dirty facade joints
- Perimeter sealant that has split or peeled away
Around Bigton, as anywhere, a facade joint depends on its sizing, backing rod and preparation.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is depth set with backing rod, or bond-breaker tape in shallow joints?
- Health and safety accreditation such as CHAS
- Can the work be phased to keep areas open?
- Proof of insurance
How a job runs
When we get to site, we report to your site contact and complete whatever induction the building runs. Floors, finishes and fittings next to the joints are covered before anything is cut or cleaned, with the work itself normally taking a day or two for a few elevations, and longer where access has to be moved around the building. Travel to smaller Scottish places like Bigton is planned so the job is finished in one visit where possible, which is why we ask for photographs and a full list first. External joints need a dry spell as well.
- Access, site rules and timing are settled with the client up front.
- Weather and temperature are checked against the product’s limits.
- We remove the old bead and check the edges are sound.
- Joints are cleaned, primed if required and fitted with backing rod.
- Sealant is gunned in and tooled hard onto both faces.
- We hand over with our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Preparing the site
- Clear stock, furniture or equipment away from the joints
- Share the asbestos register for older buildings
- Explain the parking and delivery arrangements
Get a fixed quote
Every quote starts with the facts: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Send what you have, and we will arrange a site visit if anything is unclear.
Related advice
Quoting for work in Bigton
The price varies from site to site. It mainly depends on:
- Travel to remote or island sites
- Any access equipment needed
- How much there is to seal
- Removal of failed or old sealant
Access can matter as much as the joints themselves: 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.
Details that help us quote
It doesn’t need to be a full survey. A few details are enough to get going:
- What the building is and how it’s used
- Specification clauses that apply
- Asbestos survey details if the building is older
- Photos of the joints, close up and from further back
Photos, drawings or a schedule of the joints and a fixed quote comes back to you. If the job needs a look first, we will arrange a site visit.
Work for main contractors and building owners
We take on planned maintenance as well as one-off repairs: working through a building or an estate in stages that fit your budget. Bigton can form part of a wider programme.
For main contractors, we work as the sealant subcontractor on new-build and refurbishment projects. Programme, specification and site rules come first.
Maintenance after handover
Your facilities or cleaning team can help the joints last. Share these points with them:
- Insist on a full cut-out when joints are renewed
- Inspect facade joints on a regular cycle
- Report water ingress at frames as soon as it shows
- Avoid harsh cleaners on facade sealant
Look at perimeter and panel joints as part of routine building checks. Signs to look for are cracking, edges lifting, chalking and stiffness; note where they appear.
Don’t wait for a full elevation to fail. Small repairs stop small leaks becoming large ones.