Angus · Scotland
Forfar Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right in Forfar, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Beads that never stuck properly
How we handle remedial sealant in Forfar
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all need stripping out before the joint can be done properly. We work on mouldy bath & shower sealant, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints, and common reasons people get in touch are sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared and decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower.
Around Forfar, we see everything from older flats to family homes on newer estates. The jobs are much the same in all of them: mouldy beads, gaps where a bath has moved and grout that’s cracked or stained.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Forfar (DD8)
- Wider area
- Angus
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out. Parking around Forfar is rarely difficult, though older streets in the centre can be tight. If you are in a flat with a shared stair or a door entry system, let us know when you book.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- 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
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Ask why a joint failed before redoing it
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Keep movement joints clear of mortar and paint
Clean gently: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and left long enough, the edges of the joint can crumble. A joint with sound edges is far easier to reseal.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
What we are called out for in Forfar
How a joint is built matters as much as the product. Sealant packed too deep, or stuck to the back of the joint as well as the sides, can’t stretch, so it tears when the joint moves. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
For an older house near a landmark such as Forfar Parish Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Remedial sealant in Forfar: local notes
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 doesn’t dry out. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
Managing a site like Forfar Academy? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Forfar is about 12 miles north of Dundee, in Angus. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Forfar can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our Angus coverage runs to 40 places, and Forfar is one of them. Dundee is on our list too, around 12 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of DD8 for remedial sealant. Whether your property is on West High Street, East High Street and Market Place or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A94 and A926, Forfar is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover Lunanhead (1 mile north-east), Kingsmuir (2 miles south-east), Padanaram (2 miles west), Lownie Moor (2 miles south-east) and Hillend (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Arbroath (13 miles south-east), Carnoustie (12 miles south-east), Kirriemuir (5 miles north-west), Brechin (11 miles north-east), Hunter's Town (12 miles south-east) and Gardynebourg (12 miles south-east). Forfar is among the bigger towns we cover in Angus.
Local landmarks in Forfar
In Forfar, that means homes and buildings near 23 Osnaburg Street pub and Guthrie Park, among other places. A little further out are Forfar Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Meffan Museum and Art Gallery (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Forfar includes Loch of Forfar.
Forfar questions
Is Forfar in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Forfar is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Forfar?
The easiest way is to email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job. We’ll give you a clear quote, with a fixed price before we start.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we will agree it with you first.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
What if the leak is not the sealant?
You’ll hear it from us. A cracked tray, faulty valve or leaking waste needs a different trade, and we won’t reseal for the sake of it.
How long before the joint can be used?
Different products cure at different speeds, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
What happens if it’s left?
Spraying mould remover on a sealed-over joint doesn’t reach what’s underneath. Removal is the only way to get at it, so the joint can be treated and resealed. In flats with a shared stair in Forfar, a leak from a failed seal can affect the flat below too, which turns a small job into a bigger one.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Why Forfar customers choose us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We agree the colour with you first
- 20+ years of sealant experience
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What affects the cost of remedial sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
For 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 we start.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
For anyone letting property in or around Forfar, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.