Highland · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Rattar
Professional remedial sealant in and around Rattar, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
What the job involves on each surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
Previous removal attempts can leave scratches or gouges. We take care not to make it worse, and tell you about any damage we find.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Mould can sit behind the silicone, not just in it. Once it’s all removed, the joint is treated so the new sealant starts clean.
How we handle remedial sealant in Rattar
Some sealant jobs are not a simple reseal, because someone has already had a go. New sealant over old, smeared beads, unsuitable products and hidden mould all need stripping out before the joint can be done properly. We work on failed movement joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and dark patches showing through the sealant.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Rattar (KW14)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work usually takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Around Rattar, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- We strip the joint completely, removing any layers below.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- Where the joint moves, backing and a flexible sealant suited to the movement go in.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Clear the area around the work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Advice
Quotes for remedial sealant in Rattar
We do not publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
- The amount of work
- Any mould that needs treating
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Rattar homes and their sealant
Rattar is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that doesn’t dry out.
Around Rattar, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Rattar is about 10 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. Every kind of property in Rattar can book us for remedial sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Rattar is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland where we work.
We work across the KW14 postcode area for remedial sealant. We also cover the places around Rattar: Scarfskerry (1 mile north-west), Dunnet (3 miles south-west), Brough (3 miles west), Canisbay (5 miles east) and Castletown (5 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Rattar
Well-known places in the area include Castle of Mey (1.6 miles east) and Westside Croft (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Loch of Mey.
Places near Rattar
Other services in Rattar
FAQs for Rattar
Do you cover Rattar for remedial sealant?
Yes, Rattar is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Rattar?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you strip sealant from an acrylic tray safely?
Yes. The old bead is cut and lifted with tools that suit the surface, and the residue is cleaned away. We point out any damage that is already there.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
What if the leak isn’t the sealant?
We will tell you. If it’s a cracked tray, a failed valve or a leaking waste, resealing won’t fix it, so we won’t pretend it will.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we will agree it with you first.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Rattar and the rest of Highland.
Why deal with it now?
A failed seal rarely means a new bathroom. When the fittings are sound, stripping and resealing the joints is often enough. Where something else has failed, you’ll hear it from us. 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.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What you get with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- We agree the colour with you first
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
What we can’t put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Rattar
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Expansion joints
- Failed movement joints
Common problems we fix in Rattar
Products get mixed up: caulk where it gets wet, rigid sealant where things move, or an acetoxy silicone on a surface it can mark. None of them last.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
For jobs in and around Rattar, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
What your quote should include
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What the cure time is
- The length of the guarantee