Orkney Islands · Scotland
Lyness Remedial Sealant
Remedial sealant across Lyness and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Black mould underneath the bead
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Remedial sealant around Lyness
Lyness 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. In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
For jobs in and around Lyness, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Lyness is about 13 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW16 postcode area, our applicators can take on remedial sealant. Lyness is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work for remedial sealant.
We cover every part of KW16 for remedial sealant. You will find Lyness on the B9048, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for remedial sealant. Other places close to Lyness include Longhope (2 miles south), Midland (6 miles north), Hoy (7 miles north-west), Orphir (7 miles north) and Clestrain (7 miles north). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Lyness
Nearby you’ll also find Scapa Flow Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
Remedial sealant in Lyness
If a joint fails again and again, something is causing it. Movement, the wrong product or a leak from somewhere else will beat any new bead. Finding that cause comes before any new sealant. If you are dealing with gaps opening along the back of the worktop and wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones, we can put it right.
A bathroom in a place like Lyness gets the same daily wear as one in a city flat. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Lyness (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for remedial sealant in Lyness
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Want a quote for remedial sealant? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
Do you need remedial sealant in Lyness?
Sealant needs a clean, dry surface with no grease on it. Residue, moisture or dust left in the joint weaken the bond, and the joint starts to come away early.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
Around Lyness, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What the cure time is
- How hidden problems are handled
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What the job involves on each surface
Movement & expansion joints
Some movement joints have been filled with mortar or grout. We rake that out where it can be removed and seal with a flexible product.
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints hold grease and residue, so we spend extra time cleaning before resealing.
What else we do in Lyness
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lyness
If you manage several properties in or around Lyness, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Letting agents and landlords in Lyness can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Questions from Lyness
Do you cover smaller places like Lyness?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do remedial sealant in Lyness?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Lyness is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Can failed expansion joints be resealed?
Yes. Failed movement joints are cut out and resealed with backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off, before resealing with a single bead.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out for a typical job. Outdoor work around Lyness 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.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off.
- We treat any mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
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, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Advice
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
- Plumbing leaks behind walls or under trays
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Lyness
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Don’t add new sealant on top of old
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Find out why the sealant failed first
- Keep the room well ventilated
Do not let anyone seal over it later. Over-sealing is how many remedial jobs start.
Do not keep resealing the same joint. Get the cause found first, or the next bead will go the same way.