Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bathroom Resealing in Hourston
Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing for householders, landlords and businesses in Hourston. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Leaking joints on a shower screen
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
How we handle bathroom resealing in Hourston
Showers work their sealant harder than baths. Trays, enclosures, screen profiles and wet room floors all need a flexible, waterproof seal. They’re resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, finished smooth so water drains away rather than collecting. We work on shower trays & enclosures, wet rooms and sinks & splashbacks, and common reasons people get in touch are shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop and water getting behind the bath panel.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Hourston work just as hard as those in the cities. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of bathroom resealing
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Roughly how big the job is
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
When to call us in Hourston
Silicone needs a clean, dry surface without any grease to stick to. Soap residue, oils and leftover silicone film all get in the way, and a joint that looked fine soon begins to come away.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
In and around Hourston, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
For landlords and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Why act early in Hourston
Mould removers can fade the surface of a stained bead, but mould that has grown into the sealant tends to return. Cutting it out and resealing with anti-fungal silicone is the fix that lasts. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What you get with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers. Outside jobs in Hourston need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We protect the area and cut out all of the old sealant, including the film left on the tiles.
- Next, the joint is cleaned and any mould is treated.
- We let it dry fully and fill the bath with water before sealing.
- A single bead of anti-fungal sanitary silicone is applied and tooled smooth.
- We clear away and tell you when it can get wet, normally after around 24 hours.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Wet rooms
If a wet room leaks, the cause may be the tanking or the drain rather than the joints. We reseal the joints and will tell you if the water seems to be coming from somewhere else.
Shower trays & enclosures
Shower trays are sealed to the wall, and enclosures are sealed to the tray and tiles. Both take water every day, so both are resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone.
Also in Hourston
Bathroom resealing in Hourston: local notes
Hourston is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
For jobs in and around Hourston, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Hourston get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, and Hourston is one of them.
Every address in KW17 is within our area for bathroom resealing. If you’re just outside Hourston, we cover Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Hourston
Well-known places in the area include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hourston include Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
Hourston: your questions answered
Do you cover Hourston for bathroom resealing?
Yes, Hourston is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is there a guarantee on bathroom resealing in Hourston?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
One bath or shower is around two hours’ work, including cutting out the old sealant. A full bathroom and kitchen can take most of a day.
Can you reseal around my kitchen sink and worktop?
Yes, often alongside a bathroom. Next to the sink we use a food-safe product where it’s needed.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we are done.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.