Orkney Islands · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Abune-the-Hill, Orkney Islands
New build mastic across Abune-the-Hill and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
How we handle new build mastic in Abune-the-Hill
In a new home, every joint should have a clean, even bead. When the finish is smeared, patchy or already cracking, it’s worth putting right early, before water reaches anything behind it. If you have gaps between new skirting and floors and new-build shower sealant that has already split, we can help, whatever the surface.
For a place like Abune-the-Hill, the journey and access are planned in advance. Outdoor plot mastic needs dry weather, but indoor floor and skirting joints can be sealed whatever the forecast.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Abune-the-Hill (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Joints and finishes in Abune-the-Hill homes
Abune-the-Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Abune-the-Hill, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Abune-the-Hill is about 15 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Across the KW17 area, we can carry out new build mastic at your property. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area for new build mastic. Other places close to Abune-the-Hill include The Barony (2 miles west), Evie (5 miles east), Dounby (5 miles south), Skeabrae (5 miles south) and Scarwell (6 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Abune-the-Hill
Other landmarks nearby include Earl's Palace (3 miles west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Hundland Hill.
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What happens if it’s left?
A failed shower or bath seal in a new home lets water into floors and walls that are still drying out. Dealing with it early keeps the damage away from ceilings, floors and finishes. In a place like Abune-the-Hill, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start.
Why Abune-the-Hill customers choose us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Old sealant always removed completely
How we quote for new build mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- The product the joint needs
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
We work through plots to your schedule, sealing each room ready for handover. Each joint is cleaned and primed where needed to keep callbacks down.
Skirting and floors
Floors and skirting move as the house dries and the heating runs. We use a flexible product rather than caulk.
Your questions about new build mastic in Abune-the-Hill
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Abune-the-Hill?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover smaller places like Abune-the-Hill?
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. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you work from my snagging list?
Yes. We often work straight from a snagging list. We agree the sealant items with you before any work starts.
Will you just run a new bead over the existing one?
No. Over-sealing traps mould and water and soon fails. All the old sealant comes out before any work starts.
What does new build mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Abune-the-Hill, along with the rest of our area.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Landlord and commercial work in Abune-the-Hill
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Abune-the-Hill, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours in a single home. Outside jobs in Abune-the-Hill 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 look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- Old sealant is cut out and the joints cleaned.
- Joints are dried and primed where the product calls for it.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Related advice
Signs you need new build mastic in Abune-the-Hill
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, which takes a year or two to dry out. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
- Leaking shower tray seals in a new home
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
Whether the job is in Abune-the-Hill itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT in the price?
- Are they insured?
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether you can choose the colour
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.