Scottish Borders · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Hawick, Scottish Borders
Remedial sealant across Hawick and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Torn expansion joints
Quotes for remedial sealant in Hawick
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The amount of work
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For a quote, drop us a line at 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.
How we handle remedial sealant in Hawick
Water on the floor does not always mean failed silicone. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. If that is what we find, we will tell you rather than reseal something that won’t fix it. Common call-outs are for floor or wall movement joints that have failed and dark patches showing through the sealant, across mouldy bath & shower sealant, botched or over-sealed joints and expansion joints.
Homes in a town like Hawick range from flats in older buildings to family houses 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.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Hawick (TD9)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What remedial sealant looks like in Hawick
Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in. 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.
Schools such as Hawick High School are buildings too, and washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
Hawick is in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Hawick to the outskirts, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, and Hawick is one of them. For nearby work, see our Edinburgh page (39 miles or so).
All of TD9 is covered for remedial sealant. If you need remedial sealant at a property on High Street, Drumlanrig Square and Teviot Crescent or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You’ll find Hawick on the A7 and A698, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for remedial sealant. We also cover Wilton (1 mile west), Stirches (1 mile north-west), Wilton Dean (1 mile west), Burnfoot (1 mile north-east) and Newmill (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (13 miles north), Selkirk (9 miles north), Jedburgh (10 miles east), Melrose (12 miles north), Earlston (15 miles north) and Langlee (13 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Scottish Borders, Hawick has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Hawick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bourtree pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Borders Textile Towerhouse (within half a mile south) and Hawick Community Hospital (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Hawick include Ashkirk Hill and Williestruther Loch.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. For a job in Hawick, tell us where the work is, how to get in and where to park. Outdoor jobs need a dry day, so they can move if the weather turns.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- The botched or failed sealant is cut away completely.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check trays and worktops don’t move
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Clean sealant with mild products only
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
Clean gently: no scraping, scouring pads or harsh chemicals.
Mould trapped under over-sealed joints spreads unseen. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
How the job changes by surface
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. Where it can be raked out, we replace it with flexible sealant.
Windows & doors
Some leaks around windows come from the wall or the window itself. If the frame joint isn’t the cause, we will say so.
Also in Hawick
Do you need remedial sealant in Hawick?
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Soap film, dust, damp or old residue stop it gripping, so it starts lifting sooner than it should.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
In and around Hawick, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
Hawick questions
How do I get a quote for remedial sealant in Hawick?
Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where. We’ll give you a clear quote, with a fixed price before we start.
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Hawick?
All our work, in Hawick and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant, fit backing and reseal with a flexible product.
What if resealing will not fix my leak?
Then we explain what we have found. You may need a plumber or bathroom fitter.