Highland · Scotland
Contin Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant for Contin, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
Landlord and commercial work in Contin
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
Remedial sealant in Contin
The wrong product in the wrong joint fails however neatly it’s applied. We take it out and use a sealant made for that joint. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and failed movement joints, and the jobs we see most are products that weren’t meant for the joint and a shower that leaks however often it’s resealed.
A bathroom in a place like Contin 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.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Contin (IV14)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Contin
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.
Look out for any of the following:
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
For an older house near a landmark such as Contin Church Of Scotland Parish Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Questions to ask before you book
- What guarantee comes with the work
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What preparation is included
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start by checking the joint for movement, leaks and the reason it failed.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- Next, any mould is treated and the joint dried.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, matched to the frame colour.
Movement & expansion joints
Movement joints in floors, walls and façades need a flexible sealant set to the right depth. We remove the failed sealant, fit backing and reseal.
What remedial sealant looks like in Contin
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 Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
For landlords with property near Garve station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Contin (Gaelic: Cunndainn) is about 15 miles north-west of Inverness, in Highland. Every kind of property in Contin is covered for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. 253 places in Highland are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of IV14 for remedial sealant. Whether your property is on Woodland Park and Craigdarroch Drive or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Strathpeffer (1 mile east), Marybank (3 miles south-east), Blairninich (3 miles north-east), Garve (5 miles north-west) and Maryburgh (5 miles east). Further out, we also cover Inverness (15 miles south-east), Merkinch (14 miles south-east), Dingwall (6 miles east), Alness (15 miles north-east), Crown (15 miles south-east) and Millburn (15 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Contin
The closest station to Contin is Garve station, roughly 4.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Highland Museum of Childhood (1.8 miles north-east) and Brahan Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Loch na Crann and Tollie Red Kites RSPB Reserve.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Contin
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Garve station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you do remedial sealant in Contin?
Yes, Contin is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we’ve been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What does remedial sealant cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before any work starts.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
How long should I leave it?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll tell you how long to leave the joint.
Someone sealed over the old bead. Can you fix it?
Yes. Stripping layered sealant takes longer than a normal reseal, but it’s the only way the new joint will last.
How we quote for remedial sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address or postcode of the job
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
If you’re in Contin and need remedial sealant, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Run the fan after every shower
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
If the joint ever needs renewing, have it cut out, not sealed over. New silicone does not bond to old, so the old bead should always come out first.
Signs to act on: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Each one is worth getting looked at.