Orkney Islands · Scotland
New-build mastic & snagging in Tingwall, Orkney Islands
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Tingwall, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Sealant applied over dusty or wet surfaces
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
New build mastic in Tingwall
Snagging sealant properly means taking the failed bead out completely. Fresh silicone cannot bond to the old layer, so it all comes out before we clean, dry and reseal. We work on skirting & floors, plot handovers and show homes, and people most often call us about cracks appearing as a new home settles and cracked sealant around new window and door frames.
Many newer homes in Scotland are timber-framed and settle as they dry out, which shows as gaps at skirtings and floor joints. Older stone-built homes, meanwhile, often have timber floors that move with the seasons.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Tingwall (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Tingwall
Is Tingwall in your area for new build mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Tingwall is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Tingwall?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. We can talk about working times when we quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. Plot mastic and second-fix sealing for developers is part of our work. Send us the plot schedule and we’ll quote.
Can you reseal over the builder’s sealant?
No. Fresh silicone does not stick to the old layer, so it soon lifts and traps water. The old sealant always comes out first.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Ventilate bathrooms well, especially in the first year
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
- Avoid scourers and strong chemicals on sealant
- Put sealant faults on your snagging list early
Photograph failed sealant before it’s redone and keep the builder’s replies. It helps if anything else comes up during the warranty period.
Early snagging is easier snagging. Small faults turn into leaks if left.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Why it’s worth doing now in Tingwall
For developers, getting the sealant right first time saves return visits. Snagging visits for failed sealant cost time on every plot. 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.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why book with us
- Tidy, careful work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
What affects the cost of new build mastic
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- When we can work, for business premises
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
If you are in Tingwall and need new build mastic, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work generally takes a few hours in a single home. Somewhere like Tingwall may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First, the list of joints is agreed from your snagging sheet or plot schedule.
- The failed sealant is removed completely.
- 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
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
What new build mastic looks like in Tingwall
Tingwall is close to the coast. New homes near the sea put their outside mastic to work from day one, so any gaps are best picked up early. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
For jobs in and around Tingwall, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Tingwall is about 8 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. If you need new build mastic in Tingwall, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover the Orkney Islands from our Crawley base, Tingwall included. Tingwall is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work for new build mastic.
Every address in KW17 is covered for new build mastic. Other places close to Tingwall include Gorseness (2 miles south-east), Isbister (3 miles south), Evie (3 miles north-west), Norseman (3 miles south-west) and Settiscarth (3 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Tingwall
A little further out are Langskaill House (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Brockan and Hammars Hill.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Cracked trays, tiles or worktops
- Movement caused by a poorly fitted tray or bath
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes, which need a plumber
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Skirting & floors
- Show homes
- Plot handovers
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Windows & doors
- Kitchens
What else we do in Tingwall
When to call us in Tingwall
Not every new-build joint gets the right sealant: decorators’ caulk in a wet area, or a stiff sealant where there’s movement. Neither lasts long.
People generally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Cracked caulk along new skirting
- Cracked sealant around new window and door frames
- Second-fix sealing on new plots
- Messy sealant that spoils new finishes
In and around Tingwall, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- The length of the guarantee
- What the cure time is