Orkney Islands · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Gorseness, Orkney Islands
Specialist new build mastic for Gorseness: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Beads laid onto grit and dust from the build
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
When to call us in Gorseness
Baths and trays settle under load once the home is lived in. If a bath wasn’t filled when it was sealed, the bead is stretched the first time it’s used and can tear.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
Around Gorseness, as everywhere, new build mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT in the price?
- What preparation is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Gorseness
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. For small cosmetic gaps, that’s reasonable, but a failed shower or bath seal shouldn’t wait. We are often asked to deal with second-fix sealing on new plots and leaking shower tray seals in a new home, on bathrooms & en suites, skirting & floors and windows & doors.
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.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Gorseness (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
- Your warranty claim itself, which is between you and the builder
- Leaking fittings rather than failed sealant
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Skirting & floors
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
New build mastic around Gorseness
Gorseness 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. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
For jobs in and around Gorseness, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Gorseness is about 6 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Gorseness gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Gorseness is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover for new build mastic.
We cover every part of the KW17 postcode area for new build mastic and the streets around it. Other places close to Gorseness include Isbister (2 miles south-west), Tingwall (2 miles north-west), Norseman (2 miles south-west), Settiscarth (3 miles west) and Balfour (5 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Gorseness
Well-known places in the area include Langskaill House (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gorseness include Trumland RSPB reserve and Loch of Brockan.
Questions from Gorseness
Will you come out to Gorseness?
Yes, we do. 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 new build mastic in Gorseness guaranteed?
All our work, in Gorseness and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for householders, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels across the Orkney Islands.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send us the sealant items on the list, with photos if you can and we’ll give you a quote. We will flag anything that needs another trade.
How long does the job take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. We will tell you when we quote.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours in a single home, including the tidy-up. Outdoor work around Gorseness depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We start by agreeing which joints are on the list, from the snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- We cut out every bit of the failed or messy sealant.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- New sealant suited to each joint is applied and tooled neatly.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
Want a quote for new build mastic? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Gorseness, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Letting agents and landlords in Gorseness can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
How the job changes by surface
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. Dust from the build is removed first.
Show homes
We can refresh show-home sealant that has discoloured or been knocked. The old bead comes out and a clean new one goes in.
Other services in Gorseness
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
How we quote for new build mastic
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Which sealant suits the joint
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.