Orkney Islands · Scotland
Clouston Remedial Sealant
Professional remedial sealant in and around Clouston, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
How we handle remedial sealant in Clouston
Movement and expansion joints fail when the sealant can’t stretch. The old sealant comes out and backing goes in to control the depth, before resealing with a flexible product suited to the movement. If you have smears and lumps from a botched reseal and floor or wall movement joints that have failed, we can help, whatever the surface.
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.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Clouston (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Clouston
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
How we quote for remedial sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Common questions in Clouston
Is Clouston within the area you cover?
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.
Is remedial sealant in Clouston guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
How long before the joint can be used?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Clouston, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
What we are called out for in Clouston
All sealant wears out eventually. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks, especially in damp, poorly aired rooms. At that point it has to come out.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
If you live in an older home near Stenness Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Comparing quotes
- How much experience the applicator has
- How long to leave it before use
- How long the guarantee is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
How the visit works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out from start to finish. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
What remedial sealant looks like in Clouston
Clouston is within about 1 mile of 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. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Around Clouston, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Clouston is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Clouston to the outskirts, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: KW16. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Stenness (1 mile north-east), Cairston (2 miles west), Grimeston (2 miles north), Germiston (3 miles east) and Wasbister (3 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Clouston
Nearby you’ll also find Stromness Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brodgar RSPB Reserve and Loch of Stenness.
More services for Clouston
Surface by surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
Botched joints sometimes have damaged edges from earlier scraping. We take care not to make it worse, and tell you about any damage we find.
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant will not fix it. We say so rather than reseal.