Orkney Islands · Scotland
Hourston New Build Mastic
We cover Hourston for plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Plot mastic for developers ahead of handover
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Worktop and upstand sealant coming away
The process
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work normally takes a few hours for most snagging lists, longer for a run of plots. Somewhere like Hourston may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we work through your snagging list or plot schedule with you.
- Failed or untidy sealant is cut out completely.
- 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.
- Finally, each room is checked and you’re given the cure time.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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How we handle new build mastic in Hourston
For builders and developers, we work through plots to the schedule you give us. We seal bathrooms, kitchens, windows, doors and skirting so plots are ready to hand over using the right product for each joint. We work on show homes, windows & doors and bathrooms & en suites, and common reasons people get in touch are skirting joints opening in the first winter and worktop and upstand sealant coming away.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, so skirting and floor joints can open up. In older homes, timber floors move through the year too.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Where
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hourston: your questions answered
Do you cover Hourston for new build mastic?
Yes, Hourston is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Is there a guarantee on new build mastic in Hourston?
All our work, in Hourston and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
My new home is still under warranty. Should I contact you?
Report it to the builder first while you’re covered. If it isn’t resolved, we can reseal it properly.
How long before the joint can be used?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Surface by surface
Plot handovers
Good preparation at handover saves snagging later. Dust from the build is removed first.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. They get a flexible, water-resistant sealant.
What affects the quote in Hourston
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Access and height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
For new build mastic in Hourston, 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.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Plot handovers
- Windows & doors
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Kitchens
- Show homes
New build mastic around Hourston
Hourston is close to the coast. Plot mastic on new homes near the coast takes more weather than it would inland, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
Whether the job is in Hourston itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish. In and around Hourston, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Hourston gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Hourston is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work for new build mastic.
Work in KW17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Hourston include Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 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 Hourston
Nearby you will also find Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Hourston includes Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Resist patching a failed seal with a tube from the DIY shop
- Get a leaking seal dealt with straight away
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
Keep the bathroom ventilated, especially in the first year. Use the extractor fan or open a window after showers.
If a shower tray or bath seal splits in the first year, look for movement. Have it resealed, and the tray or bath checked, before it gets worse.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hourston
The builder is normally the first port of call while the snagging or warranty period runs. If it’s slow, or the same joint keeps failing, a proper reseal from a specialist is the next step. Around Hourston, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Hourston clients choose us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- We agree the colour with you first