Shetland Islands · Scotland
Hillswick Floor Joint Sealing
Our applicators work in Hillswick on sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Skirting that has pulled away from the floor
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
Quotes for floor joint sealing in Hillswick
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the property is
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Floor joint sealing for homes and businesses in Hillswick
Every floor moves a little, so its edges need a joint that can flex. Skirting-to-floor gaps, tiled floor joints and concrete joints are all sealed using a product that suits the floor. If you’re dealing with failed joint filler in concrete floors and open joints that fill with dirt, we can help, on thresholds, commercial floors and wet room & bathroom floors alike.
Work in a place like Hillswick is planned ahead, journey included. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Shetland Islands.
- Place
- Hillswick (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Hillswick
Floor joint sealing around Hillswick
Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so the more notice, the better. Across the Shetland Islands, floors range from older suspended timber floors to concrete slabs in newer homes and commercial units, and they do not all move the same way. That’s why the skirting and threshold joints need a flexible seal.
In and around Hillswick, as anywhere, good floor joint sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Hillswick is in the Shetland Islands. From the centre of Hillswick to the outskirts, floor joint sealing is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our the Shetland Islands coverage runs to 63 places, Hillswick among them.
All of ZE2 is within our area for floor joint sealing. Nearby, we also carry out floor joint sealing in Urafirth (1 mile north-east), Braehoulland (3 miles north-west), Hogaland (4 miles east), Sullom (5 miles south-east) and Ollaberry (5 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Hillswick
In Hillswick, that means homes and buildings near The Booth pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Tangwick Haa Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Ness-houlls Water.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Do not slide heavy items over sealed joints
- Do not paint over silicone
- Cone off fresh joints until they’re ready
- Get cracks along tile grout lines looked at early
Silicone sealant is not made to take paint. If you plan to paint, we will use a paintable product.
Cracks along tile grout lines come back unless the movement is dealt with. Adding a movement joint early can stop cracks spreading to the tiles.
Landlord and commercial work in Hillswick
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What the job involves on each surface
Skirting boards
Skirting pulls away from the floor as floors shrink and settle. A flexible sealant closes the gap without cracking painted or coloured to match.
Tiled floors
When grout cracks along a straight line, the floor is telling you it needs to move. We rake out that line and seal it if it’s in the right place.
FAQs for Hillswick
Is Hillswick in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Hillswick is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Hillswick?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much does floor joint sealing cost in Hillswick?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before we start.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Can sealant along the skirting be painted?
On joints you want to paint, yes. Silicone in bathrooms and kitchens can’t be painted, so tell us your plans.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the length of joint. Somewhere like Hillswick may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- First we check the joint and the floor and agree which sealant suits it.
- Old caulk, grout or sealant is removed from the joint.
- The joint is vacuumed clean, with backing fitted wherever depth matters.
- A flexible sealant, or a floor-joint sealant for concrete, is applied in a colour to suit.
- Finally we tool it smooth and explain when the floor can be used and cleaned.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before we start.
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When to call us in Hillswick
Floors and walls move a little with the seasons. In winter, with the heating on, timber dries and gaps open.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps at thresholds between rooms
- Open joints that fill with dirt
- Gaps between floors and kitchen plinths
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Northmavine Parish Church and Churchyard, floor and skirting joints in halls and kitchens wear like any others.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Are they insured?