Orkney Islands · Scotland
Remedial Sealant in Tankerness
Failed sealant joints in Tankerness need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Torn expansion joints
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
How we handle remedial sealant in Tankerness
Getting old sealant out properly is slow, careful work. Every layer is cut out, the residue cleaned off and the joint degreased, without scratching tiles, trays or frames. Only then can new sealant bond. Common call-outs are for thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles and movement joints that have split or pulled away, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, mouldy bath & shower sealant and expansion joints.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Tankerness work just as hard as those in the cities. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Tankerness (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep an eye on the ceiling below the bathroom
- Never fill a movement joint with mortar or grout
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Never seal over old silicone
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: generally around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Warning signs: sealant lifting at the ends, a second bead visible on top of the first, black mould under the silicone, or stains below a bathroom. Each one is worth getting looked at.
How the job changes by surface
Over-sealed & botched joints
A thick bead smeared across tiles often hides mould or gaps. We strip it back so we can see the joint, then reseal neatly.
Mouldy bath & shower sealant
Where mould keeps coming back, ventilation is usually part of the cause. Along with resealing, we will mention if the room needs better ventilation.
Tankerness questions
Do you cover Tankerness for remedial sealant?
Yes, Tankerness is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Tankerness?
Yes, Tankerness is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties at once.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We will explain which colours are available and agree one before work begins.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tankerness
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Tankerness and across the Orkney Islands. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Other services in Tankerness
Do you need remedial sealant in Tankerness?
Some joints fail because water is reaching them from behind. A slow leak behind the tiles soaks the joint from the back, and the sealant lifts or goes mouldy from underneath.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
Around Tankerness, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before you book anyone
- How long to leave it before use
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- The length of the guarantee
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Leave it or put it right?
A joint that has failed twice will fail again unless the cause is dealt with. Taking time to find the cause, whether it’s movement, a leak or the wrong product, is what stops it happening again. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
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 book with us
- We agree the colour with you first
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Tankerness homes and their sealant
Tankerness is close to 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. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that doesn’t dry out.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's Burial-Ground, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Tankerness is about 4 miles east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. For remedial sealant in and around Tankerness, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover the Orkney Islands, Tankerness included. We cover 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out remedial sealant in Toab (1 mile south), Upper Sanday (3 miles south), Kirkwall (4 miles west), St Mary's (5 miles south-west) and Balfour (6 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Tankerness
Nearby you will also find Balfour Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Bishop's Palace (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Tankerness includes Mull Head Nature Reserve and Loch of Tankerness.
What happens on the day
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. The work usually takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. Outdoor work around Tankerness 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.
- The failure is looked at first, so we know whether it’s sealant, movement or water from elsewhere.
- Old beads and residue are removed down to clean surfaces.
- Mould is treated and the joint dried.
- The right product goes in, with backing where the joint moves.
- We finish neatly and point out anything that needs another trade.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
For remedial sealant in Tankerness, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.