Stenness mastic sealing
Mastic sealing for building owners, managing agents and housing associations in Stenness. CHAS accredited, Constructionline member, with a 12-month guarantee on workmanship.
- Draughts at frames across a block
- No planned programme for sealant
- A mix of products and colours from past repairs
Mastic sealing near Stenness
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
Planned mastic for Stenness portfolios
The sea is no more than about 1 mile from Stenness. Sea-facing elevations take driven rain and salt, and their mastic shows it before the sheltered sides do. Island jobs, Stenness among them, are planned around the ferry and the forecast. A list of buildings lets us cover them all on one trip where we can.
Older community buildings, Stenness Church among them, often have frames of mixed ages whose mastic varies.
Stenness is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW16, the process is the same: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, and the work is guaranteed. Our the Orkney Islands coverage takes in 51 places.
Anyone looking for mastic sealing in KW16 gets the same process as the rest of our area: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed. We also cover Clouston (1 mile south-west), Grimeston (2 miles north), Germiston (2 miles east), Cairston (2 miles west) and Wasbister (3 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take more planning, from travel and ferries to the weather, so mention the location when you speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email the details over.
What’s near Stenness
Other landmarks nearby include Stromness Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stenness include Mid Hill and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
How we handle mastic sealing in Stenness
In buildings from before 2000, some old mastics contain asbestos. Before we disturb it, we ask to see the asbestos register or survey, and work stops for testing if there’s any doubt. We don’t remove asbestos-containing materials. If you have water getting in round frames after rain and open joints in brickwork or panels, we can put it right, whatever the surface. A single leaking joint is often how a building in Stenness first comes to us: we look at the rest while we’re there and tell you what we find.
Around Stenness, outside mastic waits for dry weather and the right temperature. Programmes allow for the weather.
Guaranteed is the last step of every job. Our workmanship is backed for 12 months, and we explain exactly what that covers when we quote.
- Location
- Stenness (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Signs you need mastic sealing in Stenness
Communal entrances and corridors see a lot of wear, and low-level joints get damaged. Regular cleaning wears them further.
Most enquiries start with one or more of the following:
- Repeated reactive repairs to the same buildings
- Damaged joints in communal entrances and corridors
- Open joints in brickwork or panels
- Occupiers reporting cold air round windows
If you manage student housing near a university such as Robert Gordon University Orkney Project, 3.5 miles to the south-west of Stenness, the summer turnaround is the time for mastic.
Comparing quotes
- What level of public liability insurance do they hold?
- Are they CHAS accredited or on Constructionline?
- Who will actually carry out the work
- Will failed sealant be removed rather than covered?
Quoting for work in Stenness
Quotes vary with the job. It mainly depends on:
- Site requirements such as inductions and permits
- Distance, for remote addresses
- Access and working height
- Which sealant the job calls for
The specified product makes a difference, as does the preparation each joint needs, from cutting out to priming and backing rod. Access, phasing and site rules also count.
What to include in your enquiry
It doesn’t need to be a full survey. These details are enough to start:
- Your programme or deadline
- The product your specification calls for
- How the joints are reached, and at what height
- The site address and postcode
To get a fixed quote, call 01277 525 020 or send details through our quote form. Our quote form is another easy route.
On site: what to expect
We schedule the visit to fit the site hours and access windows you give us. On the day, the work area is kept contained and tidy, and your contact hears from us before we move to the next area. Where we can, we combine work around Stenness with other jobs nearby. Tell us how flexible your dates are.
- First we look at the mastic on each building and note what needs replacing.
- A fixed quote follows, split by block or building if that suits you.
- Dates, areas and access are agreed so residents or tenants can be told in advance.
- Failed mastic is removed and the faces taken back to sound, dry material.
- Backing rod and primer go in as the joint requires, then the new bead is placed and tooled.
- Completed joints are inspected and carry a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Getting the site ready
- Tell staff and tenants when we’ll be in
- Flag any permit to work we’ll need
- Clear stock, furniture or equipment away from the joints
Request a quote
Send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed: that’s how every job runs. The first step is to phone 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings with what you know.
Related advice
What sealant work can’t fix
Not every problem is a sealant problem, and we are upfront when that’s the case. These need a different solution:
- Misted or failed double-glazed units
- Cracked or crumbling render, brick or stone at the joint edges (we will tell you if so)
- Water coming in from the roof or rainwater goods
If in doubt, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Communal entrances and stairwells
- Balcony and threshold joints
- Window and door perimeters on blocks
- External wall and movement joints
- Shopfronts below residential blocks
- Communal kitchens and washrooms
Other services in Stenness
When to bring in a specialist
What you see is the finished bead, but most of the work is hidden. Backing rod, primer where specified and a joint designed to move with the building are easy to get wrong without experience.
Using site staff can make sense for a small touch-up, but larger jobs are different: a specialist brings efficiency, a consistent finish and a 12-month guarantee.
Why deal with it now?
Piecemeal repairs over the years often leave mismatched sealant. A block-wide reseal gives one product, one colour and one guarantee. Buildings that aren’t in daily use, such as halls and seasonal premises, may let water in unnoticed, giving water time to get in. Early resealing prevents it.
Pricing mastic joints depends on quantities, condition and access, plus any specification you are working to. Ask us for a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Specification-led, product-correct work
- Joints cleaned back to sound surfaces
- Over 20 years of commercial sealing
- Colours chosen to suit frames, cladding or finishes where possible
Questions about Stenness
Will you travel to Stenness on the island?
Yes, Stenness is within the area we cover. Our area covers all of Scotland, cities, towns and islands alike. We plan island jobs around the ferry and the forecast, and bring everything the job needs on the first crossing.
Does the sea air around Stenness change the choice of sealant?
It can, yes: buildings near the sea take more wind-driven rain, and salt in the air nearer the shore. We check the specified product suits the exposure and pay close attention to preparation.
What if the old mastic contains asbestos?
Asbestos removal isn’t part of our work. If old sealant is suspected, work stops until it’s tested, and the duty to manage asbestos sits with the dutyholder.
Is mastic sealing guaranteed?
Every building we reseal has a 12-month guarantee. It applies to our workmanship rather than damage or problems with the frames.
Will residents or tenants be disturbed?
The work is planned around occupiers. Dates and areas are agreed with you so residents or tenants can be told and communal access is kept open.
Do you supply RAMS and insurance details?
Let us know your requirements: tell us what site paperwork you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) and we’ll confirm with the quote. We hold CHAS accreditation and Constructionline membership.
What will the job cost?
It depends on the job: the volume of work, the access, the specified product and how it’s phased. Call for a fixed quote and we will price it properly.