Orkney Islands · Scotland
Floor & skirting joints in Heddle, Orkney Islands
Floor joint sealing for Heddle, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
- Grout cracking in a straight line across a floor
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
Floor joint sealing in Heddle, done properly
Where skirting is painted, we can use a flexible sealant that takes paint. For bathrooms and kitchens, silicone is usually the better choice. We work on skirting boards, tiled floors and commercial floors, and people most often call us about open joints that fill with dirt and concrete floor joints that have broken down.
Work in a place like Heddle is planned ahead, journey included. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Heddle (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
New homes and floors in Heddle
Floors around the Orkney Islands run from suspended timber in older homes to concrete in newer houses and units, and they do not all move the same way. That’s why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Heddle, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Heddle is about 6 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We carry out floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Heddle and nearby. Heddle is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work for floor joint sealing.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Heddle: Finstown (1 mile north-east), Grimbister (1 mile east), Germiston (1 mile south-west), Grimeston (3 miles north-west) and Bimbister (3 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Heddle
Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Hospital (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Heddle includes Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
Also in Heddle
The process
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours for most rooms, longer for large commercial floors, including the tidy-up. Outside jobs in Heddle need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We clear the edges of the floor so the joints are easy to reach.
- We take out the cracked caulk, grout or old sealant.
- We clean and dry the edges of the joint.
- A flexible sealant suited to the floor is applied and tooled.
- We check the joints and explain the aftercare.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Landlord and commercial work in Heddle
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Common questions in Heddle
Will you come out to Heddle?
Yes. Heddle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all 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.
Is Heddle in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Heddle is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Will you leave a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, large or small.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
What affects the quote in Heddle
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- A few pictures by email, if you can
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that’s easy.
What happens if it’s left?
Waiting until the next redecoration can mean a winter of draughts and dirt in the gaps. Sealing them now is a short job. 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.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We agree the colour with you first
- A choice of colours where the product allows
How the job changes by surface
Tiled floors
The edge of a tiled floor, where it meets the wall or skirting, should be a flexible joint. Grout at the edge is removed and replaced with sealant.
Skirting boards
Gaps between skirting and floor open as timber and floors move. A flexible sealant closes the gap without cracking.
Common problems we fix in Heddle
Floors and walls move a little with the seasons. Heating dries timber and opens gaps along the skirting and they change again in summer.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
- Worn sealant at door thresholds
- Rigid edge joints in tiled floors
- Cracked grout where a tiled floor needs a movement joint
Whether the job is in Heddle itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is chosen
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether VAT is included
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Bouncy or failing floorboards
- Leaks from a failed tanking system
- Tiles that have lifted or broken
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Tiled floors
- Skirting boards
- Commercial floors
- Thresholds
- Concrete floor joints
- Wet room & bathroom floors