Highland · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Colbost, Highland
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Colbost? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Torn expansion joints
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out from start to finish. Outside jobs in Colbost need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- 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.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
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Remedial sealant in Colbost
A joint that keeps failing generally has a reason. A tray that moves, a worktop that is not fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will defeat even a perfect bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, expansion joints and failed movement joints, and people most often call us about sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and worktop sealant that has shrunk and split.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Colbost (IV55)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
A shower that leaks after resealing often has a tray that moves or an enclosure sealed on the wrong side. We check both before we reseal.
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, in a colour that suits the frame.
Remedial sealant around Colbost
Colbost is within about 1 mile of 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. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
For jobs in and around Colbost, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish. Around Colbost, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Colbost (Gaelic: Cealabost) is in Highland. Our applicators cover remedial sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Colbost and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Highland. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, Colbost among them.
Every address in IV55 is within our area for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Main roads around Colbost include the B884, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Kilmuir (2 miles east), Dunvegan (3 miles east), Lonmore (3 miles east), An t-Aodann Ban (8 miles east) and Clachamish (11 miles east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Around Colbost
Nearby you will also find Dunvegan Castle (1.9 miles east) and Colbost Croft Museum (less than half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Healabhal Mhòr and Loch Druim a' Chaoil.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Colbost, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Run the fan after every shower
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Keep bleach and abrasives off the bead
Clean gently: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
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.
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What affects the cost of remedial sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The type of sealant required
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Colbost: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Colbost?
Yes, Colbost is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there a guarantee on remedial sealant in Colbost?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you fix expansion and movement joints?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant, fit backing and reseal with a flexible product.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels in Colbost.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll explain our choice.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Colbost
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.