Orkney Islands · Scotland
Commercial Sealant in Hourston
Our applicators work in Hourston on sealant work for offices, hotels, washrooms and commercial buildings. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Shower leaks reaching the floor below
- Black, stained silicone in guest bathrooms
- Repeated reseals that do not last
Commercial sealant in Hourston, done properly
With over 20 years in sealant work, we’re a fully insured, ARBOMaster approved team. If your site needs RAMS or insurance details, tell us, and we will confirm what we can supply with the quote. Typical jobs include failed joints in office kitchens and tea points and large numbers of bathrooms needing the same work, across hotel bathrooms, student & care accommodation and welfare facilities.
If you look after holiday lets, a guest house or a community building in or near Hourston, the washrooms and kitchens need the same care as any city building, and fire-rated joints should be kept in good order.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need commercial sealant in Hourston?
In an accessible wet room, water spreads across the floor every use, so floor-to-wall joints take standing water. A failed joint there can soon let water into the floor or walls.
The most common problems we see are:
- Repeated reseals that do not last
- Tired sealant ahead of a health and safety audit
- Leaks from showers into rooms or ceilings below
- Split sealant where wet room floors meet walls
In and around Hourston, as anywhere, good commercial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Who turns up on the day
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
How we quote for commercial sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Commercial sealant around Hourston
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Hourston, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
Whether the job is in Hourston itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. If you need commercial sealant in Hourston, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover the Orkney Islands from our Crawley base. We cover 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for commercial sealant include Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Hourston
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep a record of which rooms were resealed and when
- Don’t leave a failed joint until the next refurbishment
- Ask cleaners to go gently on the silicone
- Check extract fans are actually running
Include sealant in routine room inspections. A quick look at each bathroom when rooms are checked spots problems early.
Black sealant in a staff washroom or guest bathroom draws complaints. The longer it’s left, the deeper it grows into the silicone, so the fix is replacement.
How the visit works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The visit itself usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of rooms, depending on the size of the job. For a place like Hourston, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We walk the site with you and agree the rooms, the order and the hours.
- Every area is sheeted and the old silicone stripped out.
- Joints are cleaned, treated for mould and dried.
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes into wet areas, with suitable sealants elsewhere.
- Each room is checked and handed back with its cure time.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Related advice
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Extraction that isn’t working, which needs an electrician or ventilation contractor
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- Fire risk assessments or certification
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Hourston
- Hotel bathrooms
- Student & care accommodation
- Retail & leisure sites
- Welfare facilities
- Rental portfolios
- Office washrooms & kitchens
Also in Hourston
Your questions about commercial sealant in Hourston
Will you come out to Hourston?
Yes, Hourston is covered. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is there a guarantee on commercial sealant in Hourston?
All our work, in Hourston and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Different surfaces, different methods
Office washrooms & kitchens
Staff toilets, washrooms and kitchens get constant use, so we can work early or out of hours where that can be arranged. Basins, urinals, worktops and sinks are all resealed.
Student & care accommodation
Empty rooms between terms or tenancies are easy to reseal, but occupied rooms can be planned in as well.
Landlord and commercial work in Hourston
If you manage several properties in or around Hourston, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.