Orkney Islands · Scotland
Gorseness Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homes and businesses in Gorseness and across the Orkney Islands. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Over-sealed joints coming away
Remedial sealant in Gorseness
Remedial jobs in Gorseness usually fall into a few patterns: over-sealed joints, hidden mould, repeat leaks and split movement joints. Each is stripped back and done again properly. We work on expansion joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and leaking tray & enclosure joints, and the jobs we see most are beads that never stuck properly and decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower.
Being further from a city does not change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Place
- Gorseness (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Gorseness
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The amount of work
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The rough size of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the property is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
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 and give you a clear quote.
Also in Gorseness
Bathrooms and kitchens in Gorseness
Gorseness 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. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
In and around Gorseness, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. If you live in an older home near North Hackland Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Gorseness is about 6 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you are in the middle of Gorseness or further out, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 51 places in the Orkney Islands are on our list, large and small.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Isbister (2 miles south-west), Tingwall (2 miles north-west), Norseman (2 miles south-west), Settiscarth (3 miles west) and Balfour (5 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Gorseness
A little further out are Langskaill House (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Trumland RSPB reserve and Loch of Brockan.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Use a soft cloth, not a scourer, on silicone
- Run the fan after every shower
- Don’t wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
Clean gently: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
If a joint has failed more than once, stop resealing it. Get the cause found first, or the next bead will go the same way.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Gorseness
Is Gorseness 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.
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Gorseness?
All our work, in Gorseness and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Gorseness?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Different products cure at different speeds, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out in most cases. For a place like Gorseness, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- Surrounding tiles, trays and frames are protected first.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- New sealant goes in once the joint is dry, and is tooled smooth.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
What sealant work can’t fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Gorseness
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
Why act early in Gorseness
Stripping out botched sealant adds time to a reseal, but rarely a lot: the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Gorseness
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We agree the colour with you first
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Gorseness and across the Orkney Islands. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.