Shetland Islands · Scotland
Aith Remedial Sealant
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Aith? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
When to call us in Aith
Even good sealant ages. Over the years it shrinks, hardens and gets colonised by mould, faster where ventilation is poor. At that point it has to come out.
Look out for these signs:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
For an older house near a landmark such as Aith Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Before you book anyone
- What the cure time is
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Are they insured?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Aith
Decorators’ caulk in a shower, bathroom silicone on a window, a rigid filler in a movement joint fails however neatly it’s applied. Out it comes, and in goes a sealant suited to the job. We work on failed movement joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and botched or over-sealed joints, and the jobs we see most are gaps opening along the back of the worktop and decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower.
A bathroom in a place like Aith gets the same daily wear as one in a city flat. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Aith (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Another bead over the top will not fix a failed joint. It does not grip the old layer, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later. In a place like Aith, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why Aith customers choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- Colour picked to suit the job
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
What affects the quote in Aith
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Access and height
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Mould in or behind the old joints
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
For remedial sealant in Aith, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Aith
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Aith?
All our work, in Aith and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will you come out to Aith?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole 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.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we’re fully insured.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Aith?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. We check it’s the sealant and not the tray, valve or waste, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Honest limits
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not solve:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
What the job involves on each surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant won’t fix it. We’ll tell you what we find.
Windows & doors
Wrong-coloured or messy mastic can be replaced for appearance too, in a colour that suits the frame.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Around Aith, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Advice
Remedial sealant around Aith
Aith is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
In and around Aith, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Aith is in the Shetland Islands. Across the ZE2 area, our applicators can take on remedial sealant. We cover 63 towns and villages across the Shetland Islands, large and small.
We cover every part of ZE2 for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include Marthastoon and Wirligert. With the B9071 close by, Aith is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Aith, we cover Kalliness (4 miles south-east), Voe (6 miles north-east), Easter Skeld (7 miles south), Dury (7 miles east) and Vassa (8 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (12 miles south-east), Sound (12 miles south-east), Scalloway (11 miles south) and Brae (8 miles north). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Aith
Green spaces nearby include Loch of North-House and Russaness Hill.