Orkney Islands · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Broughtown, Orkney Islands
Remedial sealant for Broughtown, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
Landlord and commercial work in Broughtown
Landlords and letting agents in Broughtown can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Broughtown
Some sealant jobs aren’t a simple reseal, because someone has already had a go. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all need stripping out. We work on expansion joints, shrunken worktop sealant and botched or over-sealed joints, and common reasons people get in touch are sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface and gaps opening along the back of the worktop.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Broughtown work just as hard as those in the cities. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Broughtown (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Broughtown
Adding more sealant is the usual quick fix, and it rarely works. It cannot bond to what’s underneath, so the leak carries on and there’s now more to remove. Around Broughtown, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why us?
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or what customers say.
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Do not point over movement joints
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. Over-sealing is how many remedial jobs start.
A failing joint rarely gets better on its own. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into floors, walls or ceilings. Early action keeps it to a sealant job.
How it works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. For a place like Broughtown, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- 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.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
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Different surfaces, different methods
Movement & expansion joints
A movement joint must be able to stretch. Failed sealant is cut out, backing rod or tape is fitted and the joint resealed with a low-modulus product.
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints often have grease and cleaning residue deep in them, so we spend extra time cleaning.
Remedial sealant around Broughtown
Broughtown is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. 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 Broughtown, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish. Around Broughtown, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Broughtown is about 23 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Every kind of property in Broughtown is covered for remedial sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Broughtown is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Work in KW17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Broughtown include Lady (2 miles east), Wardhill (10 miles south), Pierowall (14 miles west), Rackwick (14 miles west) and Brinian (16 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Around Broughtown
Nearby you’ll also find Warsetter Farm Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Bea Loch.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
Broughtown: your questions answered
Will you come out to Broughtown?
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. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do remedial sealant in Broughtown?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Broughtown is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
That depends on how many layers there are and how many joints. We will tell you before work begins.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
How we quote for remedial sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
- Access and height
- The number of rooms or windows
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The address or postcode of the job
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.