Commercial sealant contractors in IV51

Commercial sealant contractors in IV51: how it works

A reseal stands or falls on the preparation underneath it. Old silicone gives new sealant nothing to grip, so every trace of it is removed. Where the sealant maker specifies a primer for that substrate, it goes on before the new bead. Most enquiries involve greasy, split joints in a kitchen or tea point and hardened, chalky sealant on south-facing or exposed elevations, across window and door perimeters, external facade joints and floor and threshold joints.

We follow your site rules from the start: sign-in, induction and whatever permit system the building uses. Once we are cleared to begin, we take the joints in the sequence agreed with you, and each area is checked before we leave it.

1. We start with the evidence: photos, drawings or a look on site.
2. A fixed quote follows, with removal and preparation included.
3. Sequence, access and working times are settled before the first joint is touched.
4. Each joint is stripped, cleaned back to sound faces and primed where the maker specifies.
5. Depth is set with backing, then the sealant is applied, tooled and the area tidied.
6. We hand back each area with its cure time and our 12-month guarantee.

Pricing in IV51

Access can matter as much as the joints themselves: joints within easy reach take less time than ones that need access equipment. Mention the access as part of your enquiry.

Why appoint us

• Our applicators hold CSCS cards
• A range of standard colours, depending on the product
• Old sealant cut out, never sealed over
• Fully insured, including public liability cover

Ask for a 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.

Landmarks near Portree

Around Portree, our work takes us to commercial buildings near Cuillin Hills Hotel, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ and Portree High School. Well-known places in the area include Portree Hospital (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Loch Fada.

Keeping the joints sound

Sealant joints are maintenance items, and how long they last depends on how they’re treated. We suggest:

• Add sealant to the planned maintenance inspection list
• Keep a record of which joints were resealed and when
• Ask fit-out and M&E contractors to report any sealant they disturb
• Make sure contractors see the asbestos survey before cutting out old mastic

We stand behind the workmanship with a 12-month guarantee. File the handover note with the building records, and tell us if a joint we sealed gives trouble within that time.

Movement joints that fill with debris stop working. With nothing soft to close against, the materials either side take the load and start to break up. At that point it’s a repair job rather than a reseal.

Cost factors for sealant joints

Each job is priced on its own details. The main factors are:

• Which sealant the job calls for
• Whether the work must be split into stages
• Joint width, depth and condition
• Quantities, in metres or numbers

The price depends on the quantity of joints, how much old material needs removing and the access. Call for a fixed quote when you’re ready.

Before you send an enquiry

It doesn’t need to be a full survey. These details are enough to start:

• The asbestos register, for older buildings
• The type of building and who uses it
• The site address and postcode
• The product your specification calls for

Need a figure for a tender or a budget? Send the scope and any drawings, and we’ll return a fixed quote that you can work with. If you have questions first, call the office on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email.