Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Liurbost
Our applicators work in Liurbost on removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
How we handle remedial sealant in Liurbost
Remedial work is what we do when sealant has failed or been done badly. Silicone laid over silicone, smears across tiles, the wrong product in a moving joint or mould trapped underneath all have to come out before the joint can be done properly. Typical jobs include leaks that keep coming back after resealing and products that weren’t meant for the joint, across expansion joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and shrunken worktop sealant.
In and around a place like Liurbost, homes range from older stone-built properties to newer houses. Where a building moves, cracked grout and split sealant are normally the first signs.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Location
- Liurbost (HS2)
- Wider area
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We never seal over old sealant
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Quotes for remedial sealant in Liurbost
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Which sealant suits the joint
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- The type of property
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
DIY versus a professional finish
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
When to call us in Liurbost
Even good sealant ages. Over the years it shrinks, hardens and gets colonised by mould, especially in damp, poorly aired rooms. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
Look out for these signs:
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
If you live in an older home near Parish Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured?
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is VAT in the price?
- How long to leave it before use
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
Liurbost questions
Do you cover smaller places like Liurbost?
Yes. Liurbost is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. 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.
Can you do remedial sealant in Liurbost?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Liurbost is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What if resealing will not fix my leak?
In that case, we tell you what we have found. You may need a plumber or bathroom fitter before any new sealant goes on.
Does remedial work come with a guarantee?
Yes. Our one-year guarantee covers the work.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes. All the sealant comes out, we find out why it failed, and the joint is resealed properly.
How long should I leave it?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will give you the cure time for the product we used.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied, including the tidy-up. Somewhere like Liurbost may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by checking the joint for movement, leaks and the reason it failed.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- We tool the joint and tell you about anything else that needs attention.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. We treat the exposed joint once the bead is out so the new sealant starts clean.
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. We remove it all and clean back to sound surfaces.
Also in Liurbost
Liurbost homes and their sealant
Liurbost is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
Around Liurbost, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Liurbost is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. We provide remedial sealant to homes and businesses in Liurbost and nearby, as part of our work across Na h-Eileanan Siar. Across Na h-Eileanan Siar, we cover 87 places, Liurbost among them.
All of HS2 is covered for remedial sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Macdonald Gardens, Liurbost and Kennedy View and the roads around them. Close by, we work in North Lochs (1 mile east), Crosbost (1 mile east), Lacasaidh (3 miles south-west), Marybank (6 miles north) and Stornoway (6 miles north-east). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Liurbost
Other landmarks nearby include Ravenspoint Centre Museum (3.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Nisreaval and Loch na Craoibhe.