Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Lochdon Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lochdon. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
Remedial sealant in Lochdon, done properly
Remedial jobs in Lochdon usually fall into a few patterns: sealant over sealant, mould under the bead, leaks that come back and movement joints that have split. Each is stripped back and done again properly. Common call-outs are for products that weren’t meant for the joint and kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop, on failed movement joints, shrunken worktop sealant and botched or over-sealed joints.
A bathroom in a place like Lochdon gets the same daily wear as one in a city flat. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam still lets mould into sealant and grout.
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.
- Location
- Lochdon (PA64)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Lochdon: your questions answered
Can you do remedial sealant in Lochdon?
Yes, Lochdon is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is Lochdon within the area you cover?
Yes, Lochdon is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
My shower still leaks after a reseal. Can you sort it?
Yes, usually. First we check whether the leak is the sealant at all, then the joints are stripped and resealed.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It usually takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Outside jobs in Lochdon need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
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 arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Lochdon
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Finding it, whether movement, water from elsewhere or an unsuitable product, ends the cycle. Around Lochdon, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
Do you need remedial sealant in Lochdon?
Silicone only bonds to surfaces that are clean and dry. 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:
- Torn expansion joints
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Beads that never stuck properly
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
In and around Lochdon, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Remedial sealant around Lochdon
Lochdon 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 doesn’t dry out.
Whether the job is in Lochdon itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Lochdon is in Argyll and Bute. From the centre of Lochdon to the outskirts, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property. Lochdon is one of 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute we cover. We also work in Glasgow, around 68 miles away.
Work in PA64 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Craignure (3 miles north), Lochaline (8 miles north-west), Dunollie (8 miles east), Ganavan (8 miles east) and Oban (9 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Lochdon
Well-known places in the area include Duart Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Mull and Iona Community Hospital (3.2 miles north).
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
What the job involves on each surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
Where the joints are the problem, every bead is stripped and resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, tray edges and screen profiles included.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Botched joints sometimes have damaged edges from earlier scraping. We work carefully to avoid adding to it, and point out any existing damage.
Also in Lochdon
Honest limits
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It will not solve:
- Cracks in the fitting rather than the joint
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Expansion joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant