Dundee · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Fowlis, Dundee
Remedial sealant in Fowlis from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
Remedial sealant for homes and businesses in Fowlis
If a joint fails again and again, something is causing it. A tray that moves, a worktop that isn’t fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will beat any new bead. We look for the cause before we reseal. We work on botched or over-sealed joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and failed movement joints, and common reasons people get in touch are sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface and mould trapped under a layer of silicone.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Fowlis work just as hard as those in the cities. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
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.
- Where
- Fowlis (DD2)
- Region
- Dundee
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but rarely a lot: 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. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before we start.
Why us?
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- We’re fully insured
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Common problems we fix in Fowlis
Joint depth matters. Sealant packed too deep, or stuck to the back of the joint as well as the sides, can’t stretch, and tears at the first real movement. Backing rod or bond-breaker tape prevents it.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
If you live in an older home near Fowlis Easter Church And Churchyard, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What the cure time is
- The length of the guarantee
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
Ventilation keeps mould away from the new bead: use the extractor or open a window after showering.
Do not keep resealing the same joint. Have someone find out why, otherwise the next attempt will fail too.
How we quote for remedial sealant
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- The product the joint needs
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The type of property
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Questions from Fowlis
Will you come out to Fowlis?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Invergowrie station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
What does remedial sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Someone resealed my shower and it’s leaking again. Can you help?
Yes. Repeat leaks normally come from over-sealing, movement or water getting in elsewhere, and we deal with the cause first.
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.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Different surfaces, different methods
Over-sealed & botched joints
Botched joints sometimes have damaged edges from earlier scraping. We work carefully to avoid adding to it, and tell you about any damage we find.
Windows & doors
Failed frame mastic is often hard, cracked and in several layers. We remove it all and clean back to sound surfaces.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Fowlis
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out from start to finish. Outdoor work around Fowlis depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
How to prepare
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get 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. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
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What remedial sealant looks like in Fowlis
Fowlis is within about 3 miles of 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. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Invergowrie station, failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Fowlis is about 5 miles west of Dundee, in Dundee. Whether you are in the middle of Fowlis or further out, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Dundee coverage runs to 50 places, and Fowlis is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: DD2. Whether your property is on Kirk Road, Benvie Road and Smiddy Brae or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Liff (1 mile east), Muirhead (2 miles north-east), Piperdam (2 miles north-west), Invergowrie (2 miles south-east) and Birkhill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Dundee (5 miles east), Broughty Ferry (9 miles east), Stobswell (6 miles east), Monifieth (11 miles east), Blackness (5 miles south-east) and Barnhill (9 miles east).
What’s near Fowlis
The nearest railway station is Invergowrie station, about 2.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Fowlis Castle (within half a mile south) and Royal Dundee Liff Hospital (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Lundie Craigs and Piperdam Loch.