Orkney Islands · Scotland
Finstown Remedial Sealant
Our applicators work in Finstown on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
- The address or postcode of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Every job is quoted individually. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Remedial sealant in Finstown, done properly
Getting old sealant out properly is slow, careful work. Every layer is cut out, the residue cleaned off and the joint degreased, taking care not to scratch the surfaces around it. New sealant only bonds to a clean, dry joint. We work on expansion joints, failed movement joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and mould trapped under a layer of silicone.
For a place like Finstown, the job is the same as anywhere: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands.
- Where
- Finstown (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. Sealant won’t put right:
- A tray or bath that’s cracked
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Finstown
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Expansion joints
The process
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The visit itself normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, depending on how much there is to do. For a place like Finstown, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- 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.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
If you’re in Finstown and need remedial sealant, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
What remedial sealant looks like in Finstown
Finstown is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Finstown, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Finstown is about 6 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Finstown get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Finstown is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover for remedial sealant.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: KW17. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Grimond Square, Fletts Corner and Seafield and the roads around them. Finstown sits on or near the A965. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Heddle (1 mile south-west), Grimbister (1 mile south-east), Germiston (2 miles south-west), Bimbister (3 miles north-west) and Grimeston (3 miles west). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Finstown has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind. If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning.
What’s near Finstown
A little further out are Balfour Hospital (5.7 miles east). Not far away are Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
Do you need remedial sealant in Finstown?
Using the wrong product is a common cause: caulk where it gets wet, rigid sealant where things move, or an acetoxy silicone on a surface it can mark. None of them last.
The problems people usually mention when they call are:
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Torn expansion joints
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
For jobs in and around Finstown, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What insurance they hold
- How the colour is chosen
Towns and villages near Finstown
What else we do in Finstown
Questions from Finstown
Will you come out to Finstown?
Yes. Finstown is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all 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.
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Finstown?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: 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 you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. First we check whether the leak is the sealant at all, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product and the conditions. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. We take our time over removal, especially on acrylic, enamel and uPVC.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. Both layers come out; new silicone doesn’t bond to old silicone, which is why over-sealing fails.
What the job involves on each surface
Windows & doors
A frame that keeps leaking may not be the mastic. We check the joint and tell you if it looks to be something else.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Previous removal attempts can leave scratches or gouges. We work carefully to avoid adding to it, and point out any existing damage.
Why act early in Finstown
Hidden water does the most damage: wet floors, stained ceilings and swollen worktops. By comparison, sorting the joint is quick. Around Finstown, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Why us?
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right 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.