Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Clestrain, Orkney Islands
Bathroom resealing across Clestrain and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Splits where the tray meets the wall
- Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
What the job involves on each surface
Sinks & splashbacks
Next to the sink, the sealant has to cope with constant water, and a food-safe product where it’s needed. The joint is laid neatly so it’s easy to wipe.
Shower trays & enclosures
There are normally two jobs in a shower: the tray-to-wall joint and the enclosure joints. Both take water every day, so each is cut out and renewed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
Bathroom resealing in Clestrain, done properly
Kitchens need the same care as bathrooms. Worktop upstands, sink edges and splashback joints all take splashes every day, and water that gets into the back edge of a worktop can swell the board. Kitchen joints get a sealant suited to kitchens, colour-matched where it shows. Common call-outs are for two layers of silicone, both failing and a messy, uneven bead from a previous reseal, on wet rooms, baths and kitchen worktops & upstands.
Being further from a city does not change the work: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Clestrain (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What affects the quote in Clestrain
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How easy the joints are to reach
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Want a quote for bathroom resealing? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Questions from Clestrain
Is Clestrain in your area for bathroom resealing?
Yes, Clestrain is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Clestrain?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
A single bath or shower takes about a couple of hours, including cutting out the old sealant. A whole bathroom plus the kitchen may take most of the day.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
What colours of sealant can you use?
We can use white, clear or a colour to suit. Where the joint is on show, we match it to the surface.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we are fully insured.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom. Outdoor work around Clestrain depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We start by protecting the area and stripping out the old bead, including the film left on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- We let it dry fully and fill the bath with water before sealing.
- New anti-fungal silicone goes on in a colour to suit and is tooled to a clean finish.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, generally after around 24 hours.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and photos are welcome.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Signs you need bathroom resealing in Clestrain
Older sealant shrinks and hardens. Along worktops it tends to pull back from the wall, opening a hairline gap that lets water and crumbs in. Heat from the hob and strong sprays speed it along.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
In and around Clestrain, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Why deal with it now?
Leaving a split or mouldy bead only stores up trouble. Water that gets behind a bath soaks into the floor, the panel and sometimes the ceiling below, turning a small job into a building repair. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Clestrain customers choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Clestrain homes and their sealant
Clestrain is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Whether the job is in Clestrain itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Clestrain is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our applicators cover bathroom resealing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Clestrain and the surrounding area. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands.
We cover every part of KW17 for bathroom resealing. Neighbouring places we cover for bathroom resealing include Midland (2 miles south-east), Orphir (2 miles east), Clouston (3 miles north), Kirbister (3 miles east) and Stenness (3 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Clestrain
For a walk, there’s Loch of Kirbister and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.