Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Bathroom Resealing in Lochmaddy
Baths, showers and worktops in Lochmaddy need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off
Bathroom resealing in Lochmaddy
With over 20 years in the trade, we reseal baths, showers and kitchens in homes across Lochmaddy. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every job carries our 12-month guarantee. Common call-outs are for leaks into the floor or ceiling below and a bead that has pulled away from the tiles, on kitchen worktops & upstands, wet rooms and basins & vanity units.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Lochmaddy 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.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Lochmaddy and across Na h-Eileanan Siar.
- Location
- Lochmaddy (HS6)
- Region
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Lochmaddy
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Access and height
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
- The type of sealant required
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes a couple of hours for a single bath or shower. Outside jobs in Lochmaddy need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- 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
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Do you need bathroom resealing in Lochmaddy?
Mould is the reason many people want their sealant replaced. 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.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
Whether the job is in Lochmaddy itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether VAT is included
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
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What sealant work cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Lochmaddy
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Baths
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Basins & vanity units
Bathrooms and kitchens in Lochmaddy
Lochmaddy is within about 1 mile of 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. 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.
In and around Lochmaddy, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Lochmaddy (Gaelic: Loch nam Madadh) is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Lochmaddy can book us for bathroom resealing, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Lochmaddy is one of 87 places in Na h-Eileanan Siar we cover.
All of HS6 is covered for bathroom resealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Lochmaddy: Clachan Shannda (5 miles north-west), Locheport (6 miles south-west), Ruisgarry (8 miles north), Claddach Kirkibost (9 miles west) and Leverburgh (12 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Lochmaddy
Well-known places in the area include Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Lochmaddy includes Loch Fada and North Lee.
Leave it or put it right?
Mould removers can fade the surface of a stained bead, but where mould is inside the silicone it normally comes back. Cutting it out and resealing with anti-fungal silicone is the fix that lasts. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why us?
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
- Don’t leave water standing on kitchen joints
- Give the silicone its full cure time
- Never pick at the silicone with a blade
Treat the new bead gently when you clean: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Avoid scouring pads and anything sharp, because a damaged bead gives mould a foothold.
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.
Questions from Lochmaddy
Can you do bathroom resealing in Lochmaddy?
Yes, Lochmaddy 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 quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Lochmaddy?
Yes. Lochmaddy is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does the new silicone need before I use the shower?
Silicone is touch-dry quite quickly, but it takes longer to cure. Keep water off it for around 24 hours, or follow the cure time we give you.
What does bathroom resealing cost?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
How long does it take to reseal a bath or shower?
One bath or shower is around two hours’ work, old sealant removal included. A whole bathroom plus the kitchen may take most of the day.