Highland · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Portree
Failed sealant joints in Portree need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
- A second bead peeling off the first
What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not 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. Outside jobs in Portree need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, 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.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Advice
How we handle remedial sealant in Portree
A joint that keeps failing usually has a reason. A tray that moves, a worktop that is not fixed, the wrong sealant or water getting in elsewhere will defeat even a perfect bead. We look for the cause before we reseal. We work on leaking tray & enclosure joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and failed movement joints, and common reasons people get in touch are over-sealed joints coming away and gaps opening along the back of the worktop.
For a place like Portree, the job is the same as anywhere: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Location
- Portree (IV51)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Portree
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
Landlords and letting agents in Portree can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Portree
Portree is within about 1 mile of 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Portree. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Columba's Episcopal Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Portree (Gaelic: Port Rìgh) is in Highland. We carry out remedial sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Portree and the surrounding area. Portree is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.
Jobs for remedial sealant in IV51 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Somerled Square, Viewfield Square and Ionad Mharsco, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include An t-Ollach (4 miles south-east), Inverarish (7 miles south-east), Coillore (9 miles south-west), Clachamish (9 miles north-west) and Carbost (10 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Landmarks near Portree
Around Portree, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cuillin Hills Hotel and Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Portree Hospital (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Portree includes Loch Fada.
Your questions about remedial sealant in Portree
Is Portree in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes, Portree is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Portree?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
Can you remove sealant that’s been put over old sealant?
Yes. Each layer is cut out and the residue cleaned off, then the joint is resealed once.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
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.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What we are called out for in Portree
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. New silicone cannot stick to the old bead, so the top layer lifts and water and mould collect between the two.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Beads that never stuck properly
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Torn expansion joints
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
Managing a site like Portree High School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Comparing quotes
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the cure time is
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Why deal with it now?
Ripping out a bathroom is not usually needed. When the fittings are sound, stripping and resealing the joints is often enough. If they’re not, we’ll tell you. 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.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Portree customers choose us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
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When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A cracked shower tray or bath (that needs repair or replacing)
- Water damage behind tiles that needs a tiler
- A bath, tray or worktop that moves until it’s properly fixed
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
What the job involves on each surface
Movement & expansion joints
A movement joint must be able to stretch. We remove the failed sealant, fit backing and reseal with a low-modulus product.
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints hold grease and residue, so cleaning takes longer than in a bathroom.