Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Abune-the-Hill, Orkney Islands
Specialist bathroom resealing for Abune-the-Hill: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Two layers of silicone, both failing
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- A messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Failed grout lines across the wall
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Basins & vanity units
About our bathroom resealing in Abune-the-Hill
We fill the bath before sealing it. The weight settles the bath to its lowest point, so the new joint is not pulled apart the first time it’s used. It’s a small step that rushed reseals tend to skip. Typical jobs include a reseal done over the top of the old bead and shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop, across kitchen worktops & upstands, baths and sinks & splashbacks.
For a place like Abune-the-Hill, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Abune-the-Hill (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Abune-the-Hill
A clean new bead makes a room look cared for, which matters if you’re letting a property or selling it. A smeared, uneven DIY bead does the opposite, and it’s harder to put right later. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Abune-the-Hill
- We are fully insured
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
The process
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers. For a place like Abune-the-Hill, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
- Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
- We treat any mould and let the joint dry properly.
- Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
- The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Move toiletries away from the joint
- Wipe up water along the back of the worktop
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
In a kitchen, don’t let water sit along the back of the worktop and keep hot pans away from the silicone. A dry joint lasts longer.
A split bead lets water through every time the bath or shower is used. Left alone, it soaks into the floor, the wall behind the tiles or the ceiling below. Resealing early stops it.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
More services for Abune-the-Hill
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Abune-the-Hill homes and their sealant
Abune-the-Hill is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
For jobs in and around Abune-the-Hill, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Abune-the-Hill is about 15 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW17, we can carry out bathroom resealing at your property. Our the Orkney Islands coverage runs to 51 places, and Abune-the-Hill is one of them.
Jobs for bathroom resealing in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out bathroom resealing in The Barony (2 miles west), Evie (5 miles east), Dounby (5 miles south), Skeabrae (5 miles south) and Scarwell (6 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Around Abune-the-Hill
A little further out are Earl's Palace (3 miles west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2 miles south). The countryside around Abune-the-Hill includes Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Hundland Hill.
Abune-the-Hill: your questions answered
Do you cover Abune-the-Hill for bathroom resealing?
Yes, Abune-the-Hill is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is there a guarantee on bathroom resealing in Abune-the-Hill?
All our work, in Abune-the-Hill and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is white the only colour available?
You are not limited to white: clear, white and colours chosen to suit the room. We can help you pick when we quote.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
It takes a couple of hours for one bath or shower, or most of a day for a full bathroom and kitchen. We will confirm how long your job needs when we quote.
How much does bathroom resealing cost in Abune-the-Hill?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
What should I tell you?
Let us know what needs doing and where. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Common problems we fix in Abune-the-Hill
Black mould is behind a lot of resealing. Steamy rooms that don’t dry out give mould all the damp it needs, and once it has grown into the bead, cleaning rarely gets it out.
People normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- A messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
- Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off
In and around Abune-the-Hill, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What the cure time is