Orkney Islands · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Tankerness, Orkney Islands
Professional new build mastic in and around Tankerness, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Shower seals failing in the first year or two
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
New build mastic in Tankerness, done properly
Failed shower seals, gaps along the skirting and messy beads are common items on a new-home snagging list. While the builder’s snagging or warranty period runs, report it to them first, and if it is not put right, get in touch with us. If you’re dealing with sealant that never bonded to the surface and plot mastic for developers ahead of handover, we can help, whatever the surface.
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.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands.
- Place
- Tankerness (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Show homes
In a show home, the sealant is on display. Every bead is neat and coloured to suit the room.
Skirting and floors
Where the floor meets a bath panel or kitchen plinth, the joint keeps mop water out. We seal them with a sealant suited to wet areas.
Signs you need new build mastic in Tankerness
Later trades and the final clean can damage fresh sealant. A bead disturbed before it has cured may never seal properly and it shows once the home is in use.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- New-build shower sealant that has already split
- Untidy sealant flagged on a snagging list
- Gaps behind new kitchen upstands
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
In and around Tankerness, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before you book anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How hidden problems are handled
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What insurance they hold
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Somewhere like Tankerness may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We go through the snagging list or plot schedule and agree the joints to do.
- The old bead comes out in full, with no layer left behind.
- Each joint is cleaned of dust and grit, then primed if required.
- We apply a sealant that suits each joint and tool it to a neat finish.
- Each area is checked and left with its cure time.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Advice
What new build mastic looks like in Tankerness
Tankerness is within about 1 mile of the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Many new homes in Scotland are timber-framed, and as the frame dries and settles, skirting and sealant joints can open up.
For jobs in and around Tankerness, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Tankerness is about 4 miles east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Tankerness is covered for new build mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands.
Every address in KW17 is within our area for new build mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Toab (1 mile south), Upper Sanday (3 miles south), Kirkwall (4 miles west), St Mary's (5 miles south-west) and Balfour (6 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Tankerness
Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Bishop's Palace (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Tankerness includes Mull Head Nature Reserve and Loch of Tankerness.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tankerness
A hairline gap at a skirting can wait, but a leaking seal can’t. Not sure whether yours can wait? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few pictures and we will give you a straight answer. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Look at the sealant regularly in the first couple of years
- Avoid running a DIY bead over the old one
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
Watch the joints as the house settles. Small gaps can appear as the house dries, and they’re simple to reseal once movement has slowed.
A failed seal in a new home lets water into joists, plasterboard and ceilings. Catching it early keeps the fix to the sealant and protects the rest of the house.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tankerness
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
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Tankerness questions
Is Tankerness in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Tankerness is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
What guarantee comes with new build mastic in Tankerness?
All our work, in Tankerness and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
What does new build mastic cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Baths and trays that move too much for sealant to cope with
- Plumbing faults behind the sealant
- Cracking that points to a structural problem
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Kitchens