Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Tobermory, Argyll and Bute
Failed sealant joints in Tobermory need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant that came away because the surface wasn’t prepared
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
How we handle remedial sealant in Tobermory
Two decades of sealant work means we recognise most failures quickly. We’re ARBOMaster approved and fully insured, and remedial work carries our 12-month guarantee. If you are dealing with gaps opening along the back of the worktop and floor or wall movement joints that have failed, we can help, whatever the surface.
For a place like Tobermory, the job is the same as anywhere: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Tobermory (PA75)
- Wider area
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Hidden water does the most damage: soaked floorboards, ceiling stains below and blown plaster. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. In a place like Tobermory, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why book with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
See our cost guide or what customers say.
Can I do it myself?
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.
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.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Tobermory
Tobermory 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. 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.
Schools such as Tobermory High School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Tobermory is in Argyll and Bute. For remedial sealant in and around Tobermory, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Argyll and Bute. Our Argyll and Bute coverage runs to 118 places, and Tobermory is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of PA75 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Main Street, Breadalbane Street and Albert Street and the roads around them. Tobermory is on the A848 and B882, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Tobermory: Baliscate (1 mile south), Kilchoan (5 miles north), Ballygown (9 miles south-west), Salen (9 miles south-east) and Lochaline (13 miles south-east). Tobermory is among the bigger towns we cover in Argyll and Bute. For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed.
Landmarks near Tobermory
In Tobermory, that means homes and buildings near Aros Park. Well-known places in the area include Mull Museum (within half a mile east) and St Columba's Roman Catholic Church and Drimnin Castle (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include 'S Àirde Beinn and Loch Peallach.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A tray or bath that is cracked
- Old mastic in a building from before 2000 that should be checked for asbestos before it’s disturbed
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Expansion joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Failed movement joints
- Shrunken worktop sealant
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What we’re called out for in Tobermory
A lot of failed joints have been sealed over rather than replaced. Silicone doesn’t bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
The most common problems we see are:
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Wide, uneven beads that look worse than the old ones
If you live in an older home near Parish Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Get the cause of a repeat leak found before resealing
- Report a tray that rocks or a worktop that lifts
- Act on a lifting corner straight away
- Run the fan after every shower
If we have found a cause, such as a loose tray or a leaking waste, get it fixed, or the new joint may fail again.
Mould under a second layer of sealant keeps growing out of sight. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We start by checking the joint for movement, leaks and the reason it 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.
- The new joint is tooled neatly and we explain anything else we found.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
Advice
Common questions in Tobermory
Do you cover Tobermory for remedial sealant?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Tobermory is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Tobermory?
All our work, in Tobermory and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
How long will it take to strip and reseal the joint?
Allow a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied. We’ll give you a timescale when we quote.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. We remove every layer; over-sealing fails because silicone will not bond to silicone.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tobermory
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.