Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Lochans
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for householders, landlords and businesses in Lochans. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
When to call us in Lochans
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.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
- Torn expansion joints
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
In and around Lochans, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before booking anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- The length of the guarantee
- How the colour is chosen
Remedial sealant in Lochans
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and every remedial job comes with a 12-month guarantee. We work on failed movement joints, botched or over-sealed joints and shrunken worktop sealant, and people most often call us about kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop and sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface.
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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Lochans (DG9)
- Region
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Why it’s worth doing now in Lochans
Another bead over the top will not fix a failed joint. It can’t bond to what’s underneath, so the leak carries on and there’s now more to remove. In an older home around Lochans, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Lochans
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
Lochans: your questions answered
Is Lochans within the area you cover?
Yes. Lochans is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Stranraer station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
What if the leak isn’t the sealant?
Then we explain what we’ve found. A plumber or fitter may be needed.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What sealant work cannot fix
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- A leaking trap, valve or supply pipe
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould often spreads under the bead as well as through it. Once it’s all removed, the joint is treated.
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. We strip it back so we can see the joint, and then we reseal it neatly.
Towns and villages near Lochans
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What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out in most cases. Outdoor work around Lochans depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- 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.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
For remedial sealant in Lochans, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Remedial sealant in Lochans: local notes
Lochans 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. 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 doesn’t dry out.
Letting a property close to Stranraer station? Then failed or mouldy sealant is worth putting right between tenancies, before it turns into a leak.
Lochans is about 3 miles south of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. For remedial sealant in and around Lochans, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Dumfries and Galloway from our Crawley base, Lochans included. Our Dumfries and Galloway coverage runs to 138 places, Lochans among them. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 74 miles away.
We work across the DG9 postcode area for remedial sealant. That includes homes and businesses on Main Street, Mount Terrace and Cairn Terrace. Other places close to Lochans include Lime Kiln (2 miles north-east), Stranraer (3 miles north), Aird (3 miles north-east), Stoneykirk (3 miles south-east) and Castle Kennedy (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Lochans
For rail, the closest station is Stranraer station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are North West Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stranraer Museum (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Lochans includes Soulseat Loch.