Orkney Islands · Scotland
Settiscarth New Build Mastic
Professional new build mastic in and around Settiscarth, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Skirting joints opening in the first winter
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Gaps opening as the house dries out and settles
What affects the cost of new build mastic
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether the work is at height
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Which sealant suits the joint
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
If you’re in Settiscarth and need new build mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
How we handle new build mastic in Settiscarth
In a new home, every joint should have a clean, even bead. Smeared, patchy or cracked sealant is worth sorting early, before water gets into the floor or walls. We work on plot handovers, kitchens and windows & doors, and people most often call us about shower seals failing in the first year or two and second-fix sealing on new plots.
For a place like Settiscarth, 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.
All our work is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands.
- Location
- Settiscarth (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours in a single home for a typical job. Outdoor work around Settiscarth depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We start by going through the snagging items or plot schedule with you.
- The failed sealant is removed completely, with no layer left behind.
- Joints are vacuumed and cleaned of building dust.
- We prime where needed and apply a sealant suited to each joint.
- Each bead is tooled and the cure times explained.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
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 explain what’s involved.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
How the job changes by surface
Show homes
We seal show-home bathrooms, kitchens and frames. Tell us when the home is open so we can plan around it.
Plot handovers
Taking time over preparation reduces return visits. We clean out building dust before sealing.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Settiscarth: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Settiscarth?
Yes, Settiscarth is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is new build mastic in Settiscarth guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Settiscarth and the rest of the Orkney Islands, along with the rest of our area.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
What does new build mastic cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
New homes and floors in Settiscarth
Settiscarth is within about 2 miles of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so it’s worth checking at snagging. Timber frame is common in newer Scottish homes, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
For jobs in and around Settiscarth, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish. In and around Settiscarth, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Settiscarth is about 7 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Settiscarth can book us for new build mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, Settiscarth among them.
All of KW17 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we work in Norseman (1 mile east), Isbister (2 miles east), Harray (3 miles west), Bimbister (3 miles south-west) and Finstown (3 miles south). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Near you in Settiscarth
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (2.5 miles west) and Langskaill House (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Settiscarth includes Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Loch of Brockan.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Wait for the cure time before using a resealed shower
- Watch for new gaps as the house dries out
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
- Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone
Follow the cure time we give you before the area gets wet. Most silicones need around a day before water reaches them.
Early snagging is easier snagging. Left alone, a small crack can become a leak over time.
Why deal with it now?
Resealing everything on a snagging list in one visit is normally simpler than chasing joints one at a time. It’s one visit, one quote and one set of cure times to plan around. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- We never seal over old sealant
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
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