Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bigton Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant for Bigton and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
How the job changes by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Black mould inside the bead won’t scrub out. All of it comes out, and the joint is treated and dried before anti-fungal sanitary silicone goes in.
Movement & expansion joints
Joints filled with mortar, grout or rigid filler can’t move. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
Remedial sealant in Bigton
In Bigton, as anywhere, remedial jobs tend to look alike: over-sealed joints, hidden mould, repeat leaks and split movement joints. We strip each one back and start from scratch. Typical jobs include torn expansion joints and a second bead peeling off the first, across failed movement joints, shrunken worktop sealant and mouldy bath & shower sealant.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Bigton (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Bigton
Some joints fail because water is reaching them from behind. A slow leak behind the tiles soaks the joint from the back, so the silicone goes mouldy or lets go.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
Around Bigton, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Your questions about remedial sealant in Bigton
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Bigton?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Bigton for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Bigton is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
What if resealing will not fix my leak?
We check for that before we reseal. If the fault is elsewhere, you’ll know before any work is done.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will explain which colours are available.
Why act early in Bigton
Stripping out botched sealant adds time to a reseal, but not by much: it takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. Around Bigton, 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.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why us?
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself usually takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out, depending on the size of the job. Around Bigton, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, 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.
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Remedial sealant in Bigton: local notes
Bigton is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Ninian's Church And Gatepiers, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Bigton is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Bigton get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our the Shetland Islands coverage runs to 63 places, Bigton among them.
Our applicators cover all of the ZE2 postcode area for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Close by, we work in Levenwick (2 miles east), Hoswick (3 miles north-east), South Scousburgh (3 miles south), Sandwick (3 miles north-east) and Boddam (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (13 miles north-east), Sound (13 miles north-east) and Scalloway (11 miles north). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Bigton
Not far away are Loch of Vatsetter.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Deal with small splits early
- Don’t point over movement joints
Clean gently: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Get the cause found first, or the next bead will go the same way.