Orkney Islands · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Evie
Remedial sealant in Evie from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
What we are called out for in Evie
Even good sealant ages. Over the years it shrinks, hardens and gets colonised by mould, especially in damp, poorly aired rooms. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
Whether the job is in Evie itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is VAT in the price?
Remedial sealant in Evie
Some sealant jobs are not a simple reseal, because someone has already had a go. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all need stripping out. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, shrunken worktop sealant and botched or over-sealed joints, and the jobs we see most are smears and lumps from a botched reseal and kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop.
For a place like Evie, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Evie (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere like Evie may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- The joint is cleaned, treated for mould and left to dry.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any tricky access
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Remedial sealant in Evie: local notes
Evie 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, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out.
Around Evie, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Evie is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. For remedial sealant in and around Evie, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover the Orkney Islands from our Crawley base, Evie included. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, and Evie is one of them.
Jobs for remedial sealant in KW17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Evie is on the A966, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Tingwall (3 miles south-east), Settiscarth (5 miles south), Brinian (5 miles east), Abune-the-Hill (5 miles west) and Norseman (5 miles south). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Evie
Open spaces near Evie include Lowrie's Water and Muckle Billia Fiold.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaks that are left keep doing damage out of sight: soaked floorboards, ceiling stains below and blown plaster. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why us?
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We are fully insured
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Evie
Can you do remedial sealant in Evie?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Evie is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Evie?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
The number of joints and layers decides it. You will have a timescale before any work begins.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Also in Evie
How the job changes by surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
Every layer has to come out, and silicone residue is cleaned off the tiles too. Only a clean joint will take a new bead.
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant won’t fix it. We will tell you what we find.
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Evie
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant