Scottish Borders · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Killochyett, Scottish Borders
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Killochyett. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sealant in an older building that needs testing for asbestos first
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
Remedial sealant in Killochyett, done properly
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 have to come out. We’re often asked to deal with a shower that leaks however often it’s resealed and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones, on failed movement joints, shrunken worktop sealant and expansion joints.
In and around a place like Killochyett, homes range from older stone-built properties to newer houses. Older buildings can move a little, and that shows first in cracked grout and split sealant.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Killochyett (TD1)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Killochyett questions
Is Killochyett within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Stow station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. We cut out all the layers and clean off the film, before resealing with a single bead.
What does remedial sealant cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
What happens if the problem is the tray or the plumbing?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Remedial sealant in Killochyett: 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 includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
For landlords with property near Stow station, a joint that keeps failing is best fixed properly while the property is empty. In and around Killochyett, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Killochyett is about 6 miles north of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. If you need remedial sealant in Killochyett, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover the Scottish Borders from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 89 places across the Scottish Borders. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby (22 miles or so).
Work in TD1 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Cockholm Crescent, Craigend Road and Galashiels Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Killochyett, we cover Stow (1 mile south-east), Fountainhall (3 miles north-west), Lauder (5 miles east), Clovenfords (5 miles south) and Nether Blainslie (6 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (6 miles south), Peebles (13 miles west), Selkirk (10 miles south), Innerleithen (9 miles south-west), Melrose (9 miles south-east) and Earlston (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Killochyett
Killochyett has its own railway station: Stow station.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Killochyett, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Nearby places to Killochyett
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How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Outdoor work around Killochyett depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First we work out whether the problem is the sealant, movement or a leak.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- We reseal with a product suited to the joint, backed where needed.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Leave it or put it right?
DIY removal often leaves scratches and a film of residue, and the residue left behind stops the next bead bonding. Careful stripping is where most of our time goes. Around Killochyett, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Killochyett
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every job
See our cost guide or what customers say.
What affects the quote in Killochyett
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
How the job changes by surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
Botched joints sometimes have damaged edges from earlier scraping. We take care not to make it worse, and tell you about any damage we find.
Leaking trays & enclosures
Where the joints are the problem, every bead is stripped and resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, including the screen profile and tray edges.