Orkney Islands · Scotland
Harray Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant across Harray and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- 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 will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
About our remedial sealant in Harray
Removing failed sealant is the hardest part of the job. 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 botched or over-sealed joints, failed movement joints and expansion joints, and the jobs we see most are wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones and sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared.
For a place like Harray, 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.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands.
- Place
- Harray (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Harray
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Remedial sealant in Harray: local notes
Harray is close to 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. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out.
Around Harray, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Harray is about 9 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW17, our applicators can take on remedial sealant. Harray is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work for remedial sealant.
We cover every part of KW17 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. If you are just outside Harray, we cover Bimbister (1 mile south), Russland (1 mile west), Grimeston (2 miles south), Hourston (2 miles north-west) and Wasbister (3 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Around Harray
Well-known places in the area include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Harray includes Kame of Corrigall and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Run the fan after every shower
- Look for stains below bathrooms now and then
- Do not wait for a small gap to become a leak
- Clean sealant with mild products only
If we have found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, or the new joint may fail again.
Movement joints that have split let water into the structure, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. Resealing while the edges are sound is simpler.
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. For a place like Harray, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
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What happens if it’s left?
Mould under a bead cannot be reached by cleaning. Removal is the only way to get at it, so the joint can be treated and resealed. 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.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Why us?
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
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Common questions in Harray
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Harray?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Harray for remedial sealant?
Yes, Harray is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
We check for that before we reseal. If we find the leak is elsewhere, we tell you before going further.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Different products cure at different speeds, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Smeared or badly matched mastic can be cut out and redone neatly, in a colour that suits the frame.
Over-sealed & botched joints
A botched joint can hide two or three layers of sealant, and silicone residue is cleaned off the tiles too. New sealant needs a fully clean surface.
Common problems we fix in Harray
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Residue, moisture or dust left in the joint weaken the bond, so it starts lifting sooner than it should.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
For an older house near a landmark such as Grimeston Congregational Chapel, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
What your quote should include
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who turns up on the day
- What guarantee comes with the work