Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bathroom & kitchen resealing in Tenston, Orkney Islands
Bath, shower, basin, wet room, worktop and sink resealing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tenston. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
- Failed sealant on the screen profile
- A bead that has pulled away from the tiles
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It normally takes two to three hours for a typical bath, depending on how much old sealant there is. For a place like Tenston, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First the area is protected and every bit of old sealant removed, including the film left on the tiles.
- We clean and degrease the joint and treat any mould.
- Once it’s dry, any bath is filled so the bead is laid with it at its heaviest.
- New anti-fungal silicone goes on in a colour to suit and is tooled to a clean finish.
- We tidy up and give you the cure time, normally around 24 hours.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Bathroom resealing for homes and businesses in Tenston
Sealant that is mouldy, cracked or peeling shouldn’t be left until there’s a leak. A photo of the joints helps when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk, and you will get a clear quote for bathroom resealing in Tenston. We work on sinks & splashbacks, kitchen worktops & upstands and baths, and the jobs we see most are water getting behind the kitchen upstand and black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off.
A bathroom in a place like Tenston gets the same daily wear as one in a city flat. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Place
- Tenston (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Most of the work in a good reseal happens before any silicone goes on: cutting out every trace of the old bead, cleaning, treating mould and letting the joint dry. Skip those steps and even the best silicone fails early. 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.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Tenston
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacement)
- Cracked or missing grout between tiles (that’s regrouting)
- Movement from a bath with loose feet or no proper support
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Wet rooms
- Sinks & splashbacks
- Baths
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Kitchen worktops & upstands
- Basins & vanity units
What affects the quote in Tenston
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The amount of work
- Any working-time requirements on site
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before we start.
What we need to know
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
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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Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Avoid abrasive pads on the sealant
- Squeegee the walls and tray after use
- Do not let bottles sit on the bead
- Let new sealant cure fully before it gets wet
Clean the silicone with care: warm soapy water and a soft cloth do the job. Avoid scouring pads and anything sharp, and a nicked bead lets mould in sooner.
Watch for the early signs: lifting ends, gaps, dark shadows under the bead or a stain downstairs. Any of these means the joint needs attention.
Common problems we fix in Tenston
Older sealant shrinks and hardens. Along worktops it tends to pull back from the wall, leaving a thin gap where water and food collect. Heat from the hob and strong sprays speed it along.
People usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- New sealant laid over old sealant that is now lifting
- Black mould in the silicone that won’t clean off
- Water getting behind the kitchen upstand
- Smears of silicone across the tiles
For jobs in and around Tenston, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What your quote should include
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How long the guarantee is
Bathroom resealing around Tenston
Tenston is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
Around Tenston, as everywhere, bathroom resealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Tenston is about 12 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Tenston get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Tenston is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for bathroom resealing: KW16. If you are just outside Tenston, we cover Wasbister (1 mile south), Russland (2 miles north-east), Hourston (2 miles north-east), Skeabrae (3 miles north) and Harray (3 miles east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Tenston
Other landmarks nearby include Skara Brae Visitor Centre (2.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Dam of Rango and Hill of Miffia.
FAQs for Tenston
What guarantee comes with bathroom resealing in Tenston?
All our work, in Tenston and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Tenston in your area for bathroom resealing?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Tenston is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
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.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is white the only colour available?
We can use white, clear or a colour to suit. On a worktop we colour-match where the joint shows.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.