Highland · Scotland

Scourie Bathroom Resealing

Bathroom resealing across Scourie and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.

  • Water escaping at the shower enclosure
  • Shrunken sealant along the back of a worktop
  • Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off

Bathroom resealing near Scourie

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 scourers and sharp tools away from the bead
  • Wipe the sealant dry after showering
  • Let new sealant cure fully before it gets wet

Have a look at the joints every few months. Small splits and lifting ends are easy to catch early, so if something doesn’t look right, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.

Do not wait for a refit to deal with failed sealant. Like paintwork, sealant needs renewing from time to time, and replacing it when it fails protects the rest of the room.

About our bathroom resealing in Scourie

Homes in Scourie have the same weak spots as anywhere else: bath edges, tray joints, basin backs and kitchen upstands. Every joint is cut out, cleaned and left dry before it’s resealed. Common call-outs are for sealant that has split, shrunk or peeled away and leaks into the floor or ceiling below, across wet rooms, sinks & splashbacks and kitchen worktops & upstands.

For a place like Scourie, 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.

Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.

Where
Scourie (IV27)
Region
Highland
Guarantee
A year, on every job
Quote
Quoted before any work starts
Email
info@mrmastic.co.uk
Updated
26 October 2026
Close-up of hands using a sealant gun on the joint between a glass shower screen and tiles

Bathrooms and kitchens in Scourie

Scourie 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. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and 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.

In and around Scourie, as anywhere, good bathroom resealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.

Scourie is in Highland. We provide bathroom resealing to homes and businesses in Scourie and nearby, as part of our work across Highland. Scourie is one of 253 places in Highland we cover for bathroom resealing.

We cover every part of the IV27 postcode area for bathroom resealing and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Moffat Square and Harbour Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out bathroom resealing in Scourie More (1 mile south-west), An Druim Beag (8 miles south), Kinlochbervie (8 miles north-east), Stor (12 miles south-west) and Stoer (12 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.

What’s near Scourie

Not far away are Loch Bad nam Mult and Handa Island.

Map of Scourie © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the job changes by surface

Kitchen worktops & upstands

Worktop joints get wet and wiped every day. We seal them in a colour that suits the worktop, so the line doesn’t stand out.

Baths

Most bath leaks begin along the long edge, especially under a shower. It gets one smooth bead of anti-fungal silicone, tooled so water cannot sit on it.

Honest limits

Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:

  • Loose or hollow tiles, or failed tanking behind them
  • Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
  • Failed grout lines across the wall

If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Where we work in Scourie

  • Baths
  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Sinks & splashbacks
  • Basins & vanity units
  • Wet rooms
  • Kitchen worktops & upstands

Should I try it myself first?

Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.

Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.

Questions from Scourie

Is Scourie within the area you cover?

Yes. Scourie is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.

Is Scourie in your area for bathroom resealing?

Yes, Scourie is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.

Does the resealing come with a guarantee?

Yes. We give a 12-month guarantee on every job, and we are fully insured.

Will the old sealant be removed?

Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.

Which products do you use?

Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.

What do you need from me for a quote?

A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.

Can tenants book the work?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure your landlord agrees.

Can you reseal around my kitchen sink and worktop?

Yes. Worktops, sinks and splashbacks are all part of the job, in a kitchen-suitable sealant, matched to the worktop where it’s on show.

What we do, step by step

We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job usually takes around two hours for one bath or shower, longer for a whole bathroom. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.

  1. Protection goes down around the bath, shower or worktop.
  2. Old sealant is sliced away and the residue removed.
  3. Mould is treated, then the joint is left to dry thoroughly.
  4. Any bath is filled with water, then we lay a bead of anti-fungal silicone in white, clear or a matching colour.
  5. The joint is finished neatly and we explain when it can get wet.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the work
  • On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
  • Mention if the joints have been sealed before

Get a quote

It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.

Get a price

Related advice

When to call us in Scourie

Sealant laid on a damp, dusty or greasy joint never bonds properly. Soap residue, oils and leftover silicone film all get in the way, so a rushed job can start to lift early.

It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:

  • Leaking joints on a shower screen
  • A joint torn by a bath that flexes
  • Damp behind the bath or under the tray
  • Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off

Whether the job is in Scourie itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.

Before you book anyone

  • What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
  • What guarantee comes with the work
  • Whether you can choose the colour
  • How the joint is cleaned and prepared

Our hiring checklist

Why deal with it now?

The difference in a professional reseal is mostly what you do not see: cutting out every trace of the old bead, cleaning, treating mould and letting the joint dry. Without that preparation, the new bead won’t last. 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.

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.

Why book with us

  • A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
  • Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
  • Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
  • Colour agreed with you before we start

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20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job