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Lift shaft waterproofing with the Sika-1 system, Aberdeen
Concrete prepared, then the Sika-1 cementitious system applied to the floor and wall upstands, with the junctions and penetrations detailed.
Areas we cover
Specialist building repair contractors in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
A&B Building Solutions repairs concrete, lays industrial resin floors, tanks basements and repairs granite and sandstone buildings in Aberdeen and across Aberdeenshire. We travel up the A90 from our base in Dundee for commercial, industrial and larger residential projects.
CHAS accredited- Detailed surveys & specifications
- Covering Aberdeen from Dundee
Our services
Services in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
We carry out all seven of our specialist services across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, from our base in Dundee.
Local building stock
Granite buildings and the repairs they need
Aberdeen is built in granite, and granite behaves differently from sandstone. The stone itself barely absorbs water, so moisture moves through the joints and the rubble core behind the face. Many granite buildings were later repointed in hard cement, often in raised strap pointing, which traps water in the wall and leads to damp inside and failed joints. Repointing in a suitable lime mortar lets the wall dry out again.
The city鈥檚 granite tenements and terraces, from Rosemount to Old Aberdeen, also need chimney repairs, roof and leadwork, and repairs to sandstone dressings where they were used.
Concrete on the coast
Aberdeen鈥檚 harbour, coastal sites and multi-storey car parks are exposed to salt from sea air and from de-icing in winter. Chlorides reach steel reinforcement faster than the carbonation that affects inland concrete, so spalling on balconies, decks and harbour structures is common. We break out, treat the steel, rebuild with repair mortar and protect the finished repair.
Industrial and commercial sites
The energy sector built up large industrial estates around the city, including Altens, Tullos, Dyce and Kirkhill, Bridge of Don, Westhill and Portlethen. Their workshops and warehouses need floor repairs and hard-wearing resin floors. Further up the coast, food processing in Peterhead and Fraserburgh needs floors that wash down cleanly and resist the chemicals used in cleaning.
Aberdeenshire
Across Aberdeenshire, from Stonehaven and Banchory to Inverurie and Ellon, the building stock is granite, rubble stone and harled walls. Farm buildings and older houses need lime repointing, harling repairs and wall rebuilding.
Travel
Aberdeen is about 70 miles up the A90 from our base in Dundee, around an hour and twenty minutes. For larger commercial and industrial work we plan the programme around the travel, and for multi-day jobs, travel and accommodation are included in the quote.
Local projects
Projects in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Towns we cover
Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Not on the list? We travel anywhere in Scotland for larger commercial, industrial and specialist projects.
- Aberdeen
- Dyce
- Bridge of Don
- Westhill
- Portlethen
- Stonehaven
- Inverurie
- Ellon
- Banchory
- Peterhead
- Fraserburgh
What clients say on
Excellent service and work, they done a great job fixing my chimney, they were very prossional and friendly. I wouldnt hesitate in using them again
Frequently asked questions
Questions about work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Should granite buildings be repointed in lime?
Granite itself does not breathe, but the joints and any rubble core behind the face do. A soft lime mortar lets moisture out through the joints. Hard cement pointing traps it, which leads to damp inside and failed pointing. We match the mortar to the original after a survey.
Why does concrete in Aberdeen spall?
Coastal sites take chlorides from sea air, and roads and car parks take de-icing salt. Chlorides reach the steel reinforcement faster than carbonation does, so harbour, coastal and car park concrete often spalls early.
Do you cover jobs in Aberdeen from Dundee?
Yes. Aberdeen is about 70 miles up the A90 from our base. For work over several days, travel and accommodation are included in the quote.
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Discuss a repair in Aberdeen.
Tell us what needs attention and where. We'll get in touch to discuss your requirements and the next steps.
CHAS accredited contractor.
2n Thorter Way, Dundee DD1 3AY.