Shetland Islands · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Cullivoe
Remedial sealant across Cullivoe and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
Your questions about remedial sealant in Cullivoe
Is remedial sealant in Cullivoe guaranteed?
All our work, in Cullivoe and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Cullivoe 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 there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes. First we check whether the leak is the sealant at all, then strip and reseal the joints.
Can old silicone be taken off without scratching the tiles?
Yes. We avoid heavy scraping and use the right cleaner for each surface, so the new sealant bonds cleanly.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses and we’re fully insured.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Cullivoe?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
How we handle remedial sealant in Cullivoe
A movement joint stops working when its sealant splits or sets hard. We cut out the failed sealant and set the depth with backing, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. If you are dealing with repeat leaks from the same joint and thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles, we can help.
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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Cullivoe (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
Leaking trays & enclosures
A shower that leaks after resealing often has a tray that moves or an enclosure sealed on the wrong side. Both are checked before we reseal.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Cullivoe
Cullivoe 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. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Cullivoe, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Cullivoe is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Cullivoe get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 63 places across the Shetland Islands, large and small.
Every address in ZE2 is covered for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Main roads around Cullivoe include the B9083. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Clivocast (4 miles south-east), Baltasound (6 miles north-east), Camb (7 miles south), Mid Yell (8 miles south) and Haroldswick (9 miles north-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Cullivoe
Not far away are Valla Field and Loch of Papil.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Find out why the sealant failed first
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: usually around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
A failing joint rarely gets better on its own. Every shower or downpour sends more water through, into floors, walls or ceilings. Sorting it early limits the damage.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. Sealant won’t put right:
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
Why act early in Cullivoe
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but not by much: it takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We’re fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
Common problems we fix in Cullivoe
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. Silicone does not bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
Homes close to St Olaf's Church include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Outside jobs in Cullivoe need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- The joint is tooled and you are told about anything else we found.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
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How we quote for remedial sealant
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The amount of work
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that is easy
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.