Orkney Islands · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Harray, Orkney Islands
Professional new build mastic in and around Harray, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
- Cracks appearing as a new home settles
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Harray
We work in new homes and on new-build sites across Harray. Whether it’s one en suite or a run of plots, the method is the same: cut out, clean, prime where needed and reseal neatly. We work on show homes, bathrooms & en suites and skirting & floors, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps opening as the house dries out and settles and skirting joints opening in the first winter.
For a place like Harray, the journey and access are planned in advance. Inside work goes ahead in any weather; outside mastic needs a dry day.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Harray and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Harray (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Harray questions
Do you cover Harray for new build mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Harray is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Harray?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
How long should I leave it?
Different products cure at different speeds, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
When is the best time to reseal in a new build?
Where water is getting through, do not wait. Hairline cosmetic gaps can wait until the house has settled.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Also in Harray
Surface by surface
Bathrooms and en suites
Shower trays in new homes often move slightly in the first year. The joint is stripped back before the new bead goes in with baths filled first.
Kitchens
Worktop, upstand and sink joints in new kitchens often get a hurried bead. We take it out and reseal neatly, colour-matched where it shows.
When to call us in Harray
The wrong product is sometimes used in the wrong place: caulk where water collects, or a rigid product on a moving joint. Neither lasts long.
People generally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Internal frame sealant that has split
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
In and around Harray, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- How much experience the applicator has
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long to leave it before use
What affects the quote in Harray
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How many areas need sealing
- The amount of work
- When we can work, for business premises
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The type of property
- The rough size of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
For new build mastic in Harray, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
New homes and floors in Harray
Harray is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, so skirting and sealant joints can open up as the building settles.
Whether the job is in Harray itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Harray is about 9 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you are in the middle of Harray or further out, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 51 places in the Orkney Islands are on our list.
All of KW17 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Bimbister (1 mile south), Russland (1 mile west), Grimeston (2 miles south), Hourston (2 miles north-west) and Wasbister (3 miles south-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Harray
A little further out are Corrigall Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Kame of Corrigall and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots in most cases. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- We clean off dust from the build and prime the surfaces where the product needs it.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- We check every joint and tell you how long each needs to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Why act early in Harray
Small cosmetic gaps can wait for the house to settle, but water getting through cannot. If you’re unsure which you have, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with photos. 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.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why us?
- Colour picked to suit the job
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not wait for the house to settle if water is getting through
- Follow the cure time we give you
- Use the extractor fan every time you shower
- Check bath and shower seals every few months as the house settles
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers to help keep mould away.
A seal that splits early is often a sign of movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.