Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Boreland
Our applicators work in Boreland on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
About our remedial sealant in Boreland
Remedial jobs in Boreland generally fall into a few patterns: sealant over sealant, mould under the bead, leaks that come back and movement joints that have split. Each is stripped back and done again properly. If you have caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles, we can put it right, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, botched or over-sealed joints and failed movement joints alike.
A bathroom in a place like Boreland gets the same daily wear as one in a city flat. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam still lets mould into sealant and grout.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Boreland (PH15)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about remedial sealant in Boreland
Do you cover Boreland for remedial sealant?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Boreland is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Boreland?
Yes. Boreland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. All the sealant comes out, we find out why it failed, and the joint is resealed properly.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we’re fully insured.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
It takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. You’ll know the timing when we quote.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. You get our 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
How the job changes by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Repeat mould usually points to a damp, poorly aired room. We will reseal and tell you if extraction looks to be the issue.
Movement & expansion joints
Movement joints in floors, walls and façades need a flexible sealant set to the right depth. Failed sealant is cut out, backing rod or tape is fitted and the joint resealed.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Boreland
Some joints fail because water is reaching them from behind. A slow leak behind the tiles soaks the joint from the back, and the sealant lifts or goes mouldy from underneath.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
In and around Boreland, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cure time is
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What insurance they hold
- What preparation is included
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
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.
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. For a place like Boreland, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Boreland homes and their sealant
In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
For jobs in and around Boreland, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Boreland is about 17 miles north-west of Crieff, in Perth and Kinross. Whether you’re in the middle of Boreland or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 107 places across Perth and Kinross. Dundee is on our list too, around 43 miles away.
Here we cover the PH15 postcode area for remedial sealant. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Tay Sealladh and Tigh na Loan and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Fearnan (1 mile east), Acharn (3 miles east), Kenmore (4 miles east), Aberfeldy (9 miles east) and Kinloch Rannoch (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Boreland
Other landmarks nearby include Scottish Crannog Centre (3.3 miles east) and Carnbane Castle (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Boreland includes Drummond Hill and Lochan nan Uan.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Also in Boreland
Leave it or put it right?
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It cannot bond to what’s underneath, leaving the leak in place and one more layer to cut out later. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Boreland clients choose us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Colour agreed with you before work begins
- Fully insured
- Over 20 years’ experience