Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bathroom Resealing in Rackwick
Professional bathroom resealing in and around Rackwick, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Water getting behind the bath panel
- Water escaping at the shower enclosure
Rackwick questions
Is there a guarantee on bathroom resealing in Rackwick?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will you come out to Rackwick?
Yes. Rackwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we are fully insured too.
Can you reseal around my kitchen sink and worktop?
Yes. We reseal worktop upstands, sinks and splashbacks, with a sealant suited to kitchens, colour-matched where it shows.
How do I get a quote for bathroom resealing in Rackwick?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across the Orkney Islands.
About our bathroom resealing in Rackwick
Across Rackwick, the joints we reseal are the ones that fail in any home: the long edge of the bath, the base of the shower tray, the back of the basin and the line along the worktop. Each one is stripped, cleaned and dried before new silicone goes in. Common call-outs are for lumpy, uneven sealant from a DIY attempt and water escaping at the shower enclosure, across baths, sinks & splashbacks and wet rooms.
For a place like Rackwick, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Rackwick (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
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.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers, depending on how much there is to do. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
- Every trace of the old bead is removed, including the thin smear on the tiles.
- The joint is cleaned, degreased and treated for mould.
- When the joint is dry, and a bath has been filled with water, the new silicone goes on.
- We tool the bead to a neat finish and give you the cure time, normally around 24 hours.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
We do not publish a 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.
Related advice
Bathroom resealing around Rackwick
Rackwick 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. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Rackwick, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Rackwick is about 24 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW17, our applicators can take on bathroom resealing. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, Rackwick among them.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Rackwick, we cover Pierowall (1 mile south), Brinian (14 miles south), Broughtown (14 miles east), Evie (16 miles south) and Lady (16 miles east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Rackwick
Well-known places in the area include Noltland Castle (1.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Couters Hill and North Hill RSPB reserve.
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What the job involves on each surface
Baths
The long joint down the side of a bath is where most leaks start, especially under a shower. We finish it with a single, even bead of anti-fungal silicone, tooled so water can’t sit on it.
Basins & vanity units
A vanity top has a joint along the wall and sometimes at the sides. Water that gets behind can damage the unit, so a neat, continuous bead matters.
What we are called out for in Rackwick
Silicone doesn’t last for ever. Daily water, heat and cleaning products slowly wear it down, and how long it lasts comes down to use, cleaning and ventilation.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
In the older streets around Baptist Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
What to look for in a quote
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Are they insured?
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
Quotes for bathroom resealing in Rackwick
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Any mould that needs treating
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Stick to a soft cloth and a mild cleaner
- Keep bottles off the sealant line
- Look for lifting corners and small gaps now and then
- Wait for the cure time we give you
Don’t stand bottles along the bead, as they hold water against it. A quick squeegee after showering keeps water from sitting on the joint.
There’s no need to wait for a full refurbishment. Like paintwork, sealant needs renewing from time to time, and renewing it as soon as it fails protects everything around it.