Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Sandwick, Shetland Islands
Our applicators work in Sandwick on bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- A joint torn by a bath that flexes
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
How we handle bathroom resealing in Sandwick
With over 20 years in the trade, we reseal baths, showers and kitchens in homes across Sandwick. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every job carries our one-year guarantee. We work on baths, kitchen worktops & upstands and shower trays & enclosures, and people most often call us about leaking joints on a shower screen and water getting behind the kitchen upstand.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Sandwick 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 is not right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Sandwick (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom. Around Sandwick, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- First, each joint is checked for movement and signs of water.
- The old silicone is cut out completely, along with the film it leaves 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, usually around 24 hours.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Sandwick
Fresh sealant smartens a bathroom or kitchen with very little disruption, which helps when a home is being let or put on the market. Lumpy sealant with smears on the tiles has the opposite effect. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why Sandwick clients choose us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Tidy, careful work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- You choose the colour before work begins
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Use gentle cleaners on the silicone
- Do not let bottles sit on the bead
- Keep the fan on for a while after bathing
- Keep scourers and sharp tools away from the bead
Check the sealant now and then. Small splits and lifting ends are easy to catch early, and if anything looks wrong, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Mould that starts as a few spots spreads through the bead. When it has grown right through, it rarely cleans out. Catching it early keeps it a simple reseal.
Also in Sandwick
Sandwick: your questions answered
Is Sandwick in your area for bathroom resealing?
Yes, Sandwick is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Is bathroom resealing in Sandwick guaranteed?
All our work, in Sandwick and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
How long does a bath or shower reseal take?
Allow a morning or an afternoon for most single baths and showers. We will confirm how long your job needs when we quote.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll explain our choice.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Can mouldy silicone be sorted out?
Yes. We strip the bead, treat the joint and lay new anti-fungal silicone.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Bathroom resealing in Sandwick: local notes
Sandwick 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. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Around Sandwick, as everywhere, bathroom resealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Sandwick is about 14 miles north of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. Every kind of property in Sandwick is covered for bathroom resealing. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our the Shetland Islands coverage runs to 63 places, Sandwick among them.
All of ZE2 is within our area for bathroom resealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need bathroom resealing at a property on Rocky Road, Saeter and Harlsdale or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Clate (1 mile south), Symbister (1 mile north-east), Hamister (1 mile north), Huxter (1 mile east) and Tripwell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lerwick (14 miles south), Sound (14 miles south) and Brae (12 miles west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Sandwick
For a walk, there’s Ward of Clett and Loch of Sandwick.
What sealant work can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that is regrouting)
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
- Cracks in the tray itself rather than the joint
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Basins & vanity units
What affects the quote in Sandwick
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Roughly how big the job is
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 give you a clear price before any work starts.
Common problems we fix in Sandwick
Black mould is behind a lot of resealing. Bathrooms without good ventilation keep the silicone damp for hours, and once it has grown into the bead, cleaning rarely gets it out.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damp behind the bath or under the tray
- Gaps where the bath or tray has moved
- Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
- Mouldy sealant that has gone black
For jobs in and around Sandwick, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Before you book anyone
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Is the old sealant removed completely?