Orkney Islands · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Stromness
Remedial sealant across Stromness and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Torn expansion joints
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
How we handle remedial sealant in Stromness
In Stromness, as anywhere, remedial jobs tend to look alike: sealant over sealant, mould under the bead, leaks that come back and movement joints that have split. We strip each one back and start from scratch. We work on expansion joints, leaking tray & enclosure joints and mouldy bath & shower sealant, and common reasons people get in touch are over-sealed joints coming away and mould trapped under a layer of silicone.
For a place like Stromness, 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. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
All our work is covered by a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Stromness (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What remedial sealant looks like in Stromness
Stromness 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. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
In and around Stromness, as anywhere, good remedial sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. Schools such as stromness primary school are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Stromness is about 12 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Stromness to the outskirts, remedial sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Our the Orkney Islands coverage runs to 51 places, Stromness among them.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: KW16. Streets in the area include Franklin Road, Manse Lane and Springfield Crescent, and we cover them all. Stromness sits on or near the A965, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we work in Cairston (1 mile north-east), Clouston (3 miles north-east), Stenness (4 miles north-east), Hoy (4 miles south) and Wasbister (4 miles north-east). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Stromness has every kind of property, from flats to offices. For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Local landmarks in Stromness
Well-known places in the area include Stromness Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Hill of Lynedardy and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The amount of work
- When we can work, for business premises
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
How it works
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. Outside jobs in Stromness need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Stromness: your questions answered
Is Stromness in your area for remedial sealant?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Stromness is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is remedial sealant in Stromness guaranteed?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. We can talk about working times when we quote.
What if the leak isn’t the sealant?
You’ll hear it from us. If it’s a cracked tray, a failed valve or a leaking waste, resealing won’t fix it, and we will not reseal for the sake of it.
Can old silicone be taken off without scratching the tiles?
Yes. The old bead is cut and lifted with tools that suit the surface, then clean off the residue. Any existing damage is pointed out before we start.
Also in Stromness
Surface by surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
Where the joints are the problem, every bead is stripped and resealed with anti-fungal sanitary silicone, including the screen profile and tray edges.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Repeat mould generally points to a damp, poorly aired room. We’ll reseal and tell you if extraction looks to be the issue.
Why act early in Stromness
Remedial work takes longer than a straight reseal, but not by much: it takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out. It’s far less disruption than resealing the same joint again and again. In an older home around Stromness, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Fully insured
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Never seal over old silicone
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
- Act on a lifting corner right away
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
Don’t let anyone seal over it later. New silicone doesn’t bond to old.
Signs to act on: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Any of them means it’s time for remedial work.