Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Murthly, Perth and Kinross
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Murthly? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
Remedial sealant in Murthly
Remedial jobs in Murthly generally fall into a few patterns: over-sealed joints, hidden mould, repeat leaks and split movement joints. We strip each one back and start from scratch. Typical jobs include decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower and gaps opening along the back of the worktop, across shrunken worktop sealant, mouldy bath & shower sealant and failed movement joints.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Place
- Murthly (PH1)
- Region
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Different surfaces, different methods
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. All of it is cut out and the frame and wall cleaned.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Botched joints sometimes have damaged edges from earlier scraping. We work carefully to avoid adding to it, and tell you about any damage we find.
When to call us in Murthly
Movement tears sealant that is not designed for it. Flexing baths, rocking trays and building movement joints will split a rigid or thin bead.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Over-sealed joints coming away
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
Rented homes near Dunkeld & Birnam station change hands often, and botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How long to leave it before use
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Murthly questions
Is Murthly in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Murthly is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Murthly?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Do you guarantee remedial jobs?
Yes. You get our 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.
What if resealing won’t fix my leak?
In that case, we tell you what we’ve found. You may need a plumber or bathroom fitter.
Can you fix a reseal that hasn’t worked?
Yes. Repeat leaks normally come from over-sealing, movement or water getting in elsewhere, so we find that first.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
What we cannot put right
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Movement from fittings that aren’t supported
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Failed movement joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material 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 Murthly depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We look at how the sealant has failed and check for movement or a leak path.
- Every layer of old sealant is cut and cleaned out.
- The joint is cleaned, treated for mould and left to dry.
- Moving joints get backing and a flexible sealant to suit.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
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 add pictures by email if you can.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Don’t point over movement joints
- Run the fan after every shower
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
Go easy on the new sealant: a mild cleaner and a soft cloth, with no blades or scourers.
A split movement joint lets rain into walls and floors, and the longer it’s left, the more the joint edges break down. Resealing while the edges are sound is simpler.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Murthly
In Scotland, private landlords have to meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as United Presbyterian Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Murthly is about 6 miles south-west of Blairgowrie and Rattray, in Perth and Kinross. For remedial sealant in and around Murthly, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Perth and Kinross from our Crawley base, Murthly included. Across Perth and Kinross, we cover 107 places, Murthly among them. We also work in Dundee, around 19 miles away.
We work across PH1 for remedial sealant. Streets in the area include Macduff Way, Bruce Drive and Kinclaven Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Gellyburn (1 mile north-west), Caputh (1 mile north-west), Spittalfield (2 miles north), Middleton (2 miles north-west) and West Tofts (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Perth (9 miles south), Blairgowrie and Rattray (6 miles north-east), Letham (9 miles south), Scone (8 miles south), Tulloch (8 miles south) and Alyth (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Murthly
For rail, the closest station is Dunkeld & Birnam station, about 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Murthly Castle (2.2 miles north-west) and Blairgowrie Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Birnam Hill and Lily Loch.
Work for landlords, hotels 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.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.