Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Tong Remedial Sealant
Removing failed, mouldy or leaking sealant and putting it right for householders, landlords and businesses in Tong. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Kitchen joints letting water behind the worktop
- Smears and lumps from a botched reseal
Remedial sealant in Tong
A movement joint stops working when its sealant splits or sets hard. We cut out the failed sealant and set the depth with backing, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. If you have black mould underneath the bead and leaks that keep coming back after resealing, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
A bathroom in a place like Tong gets the same daily wear as one in a city flat. Limescale is less of a problem with Scotland’s generally soft water, but mould still takes hold in damp sealant and grout.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Tong (HS2)
- Region
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours, depending on how many layers have to come out and we leave things clean and tidy. Outdoor work around Tong depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- First we find out how and where the joint has failed.
- All the old sealant comes out, including any layers underneath.
- We clean the joint, treat any mould and let it dry.
- We use the right backing and sealant for any joint that moves.
- Finally we finish the joint and talk you through what we found.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
Bathrooms and kitchens in Tong
Tong 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. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
For jobs in and around Tong, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Tong (Gaelic: Tunga) is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Every kind of property in Tong can book us for remedial sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. We cover 87 towns and villages across Na h-Eileanan Siar, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across HS2 for remedial sealant and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Milkinghill Park and Barraid Mhicille Mhoire, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Tong, we cover Aird Tong (1 mile east), Upper Coll (1 mile north-east), Newmarket (2 miles south-west), Steinis (2 miles south) and Laxdale (2 miles south-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Tong
Well-known places in the area include Lewis Loom Centre (2.9 miles south-west) and Western Isles Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Loch Àirigh na Lic.
Signs you need remedial sealant in Tong
Movement tears sealant that is not designed for it. A bath that flexes, a tray that rocks or a building joint that opens and closes will split a rigid or thin bead.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Decorators’ caulk around a bath or shower
- Torn expansion joints
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- A shower that leaks however often it’s resealed
Around Tong, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether you can choose the colour
Landlord and commercial work in Tong
For anyone letting property in or around Tong, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Tong and across Na h-Eileanan Siar. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
What happens if it’s left?
Hidden water does the most damage: wet floors, stained ceilings and swollen worktops. Dealing with the joint now is a small job by comparison. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why us?
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
How the job changes by surface
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints often have grease and cleaning residue deep in them, so cleaning takes longer than in a bathroom before resealing.
Over-sealed & botched joints
Every layer has to come out, and silicone residue is cleaned off the tiles too. Only a clean joint will take a new bead.
Places near Tong
Other services in Tong
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What affects the cost of remedial sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How much there is to do
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Tong questions
What guarantee comes with remedial sealant in Tong?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will you come out to Tong?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. Several properties can go on one quote.