Orkney Islands · Scotland
Longhope Floor Joint Sealing
Sealing skirting-to-floor joints, tiled floor movement joints and concrete floor joints for Longhope, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Grout used at the floor edge instead of sealant
- Open gaps along the bottom of skirting boards
- Chipped and open joints in warehouse floors
Floor joint sealing in Longhope
Wet-area floor joints keep water out of the gap behind skirting and plinths. A flexible silicone seal keeps it out and stops dirt collecting. We work on tiled floors, concrete floor joints and thresholds, and the jobs we see most are skirting that has pulled away from the floor and open joints that fill with dirt.
New homes in smaller Scottish places are often single plots, self-builds or small developments. They need their sealant and floor joints finished just as carefully as on a big site.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Longhope as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Longhope (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Act on grout cracks that run in a straight line
- Lift furniture rather than dragging it across joints
- Do not paint over silicone
- Avoid caulk in bathrooms and kitchens
Keep off the joint for the time we give you. Light foot traffic is generally fine sooner than wet cleaning or wheels so we will give you each time.
Concrete joints damaged by traffic get worse quickly. Early resealing helps keep the joint intact and the floor safer.
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Longhope: your questions answered
Is Longhope within the area you cover?
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.
Is Longhope in your area for floor joint sealing?
Yes, Longhope is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
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.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Why has a gap opened under my skirting?
Floors and walls move a little with the seasons, and new floors settle. A flexible sealant closes the gap without cracking like caulk.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the length of joint, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a place like Longhope, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by checking the floor, the joint and what traffic it takes.
- We remove what’s in the joint now.
- The joint is vacuumed clean and backing fitted where needed.
- The chosen sealant goes in, coloured to suit the floor.
- The joint is tooled neatly and the cure time explained.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
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When to call us in Longhope
Some floors were never given a perimeter gap or movement joint. As it expands, the edges lift or crack.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps opening between the floor and skirting
- Cracked caulk along skirting in bathrooms and kitchens
- Failed seals where bathroom floors meet baths and panels
- Perimeter joints in tiled floors filled with grout
Around Longhope, as everywhere, floor joint sealing is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Are they insured?
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Longhope can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What affects the cost of floor joint sealing
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
- When we can work, for business premises
- Any mould that needs treating
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it’s a home or a business
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
How the job changes by surface
Concrete floor joints
Old filler, dust and debris are cleaned out of the joint, vacuuming them clean. We fit backing where needed.
Tiled floors
Tiled floors need movement joints at edges and across large areas. Where needed, a line of grout is replaced with flexible sealant coloured to suit.
When it is not the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Floors that are uneven or need levelling
- Large cracks that need a surveyor
- Water getting under the tiles from elsewhere
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Longhope
- Skirting boards
- Wet room & bathroom floors
- Commercial floors
- Concrete floor joints
- Tiled floors
- Thresholds
Joints and finishes in Longhope homes
Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
For jobs in and around Longhope, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Longhope is about 15 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Every kind of property in Longhope is covered for floor joint sealing. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. 51 places in the Orkney Islands are on our list, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for floor joint sealing: KW16. Close by, we work in Lyness (2 miles north), Scarfskerry (11 miles south), Rattar (11 miles south), Brough (12 miles south-west) and Canisbay (12 miles south). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Around Longhope
Nearby you’ll also find Longhope Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.