Shetland Islands · Scotland
Burravoe Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Burravoe, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Clean sealant with mild products only
Give the new sealant its full cure time: normally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
A split movement joint lets rain into walls and floors, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. Resealing while the edges are sound is simpler.
About our remedial sealant in Burravoe
A joint that keeps failing normally has a reason. Movement, the wrong product or a leak from somewhere else will defeat even a perfect bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. If you are dealing with dark patches showing through the sealant and beads that never stuck properly, we can put it right.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Burravoe and across the Shetland Islands.
- Where
- Burravoe (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work can’t fix
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Older mastics that may need an asbestos check before removal
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Burravoe
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job usually takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outside jobs in Burravoe need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Related advice
When to call us in Burravoe
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. Silicone doesn’t bond to silicone, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
Around Burravoe, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- The length of the guarantee
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burravoe
If you manage several properties in or around Burravoe, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Remedial sealant around Burravoe
Burravoe is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. 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.
In the older streets around St Colman's Episcopal Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Burravoe is in the Shetland Islands. Every kind of property in Burravoe can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Burravoe is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover for remedial sealant.
Every address in ZE2 is covered for remedial sealant. Whether your property is on Brough Road and Meadow Bank Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Burravoe: Aywick (4 miles north), Mossbank (5 miles south-west), Firth (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles north) and Vidlin (9 miles south). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landmarks near Burravoe
Other landmarks nearby include The Old Haa (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Burravoe includes Loch of Vatswick.
Burravoe questions
Will you come out to Burravoe?
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.
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Burravoe?
All our work, in Burravoe and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. Repeat leaks normally come from over-sealing, movement or water getting in elsewhere, and we deal with the cause first.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
How long does remedial resealing take?
Longer than a simple reseal, because every layer has to come out. Most jobs take a few hours, and we confirm the time with your quote.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Why deal with it now?
Hidden water does the most damage: soaked floorboards, ceiling stains below and blown plaster. By comparison, sorting the joint is quick. In an older home around Burravoe, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- We are fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.