Shetland Islands · Scotland
Remedial sealant & repairs in Voe, Shetland Islands
Problem with your failed sealant joints in Voe? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Products that weren’t meant for the joint
- Worktop sealant that has shrunk and split
- Floor or wall movement joints that have failed
Can I do it myself?
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.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Remedial sealant in Voe
Movement and expansion joints fail when the sealant cannot stretch. We cut out the failed sealant and set the depth with backing, then a flexible sealant matched to the movement goes in. We are often asked to deal with dark patches showing through the sealant and over-sealed joints coming away, on leaking tray & enclosure joints, shrunken worktop sealant and failed movement joints.
A bathroom in a place like Voe 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.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Voe as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Voe (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need remedial sealant in Voe?
All sealant wears out eventually. Mould grows into the silicone, the surface hardens and the bead shrinks. Then the only fix is removal and a new bead.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Torn expansion joints
- Dark patches showing through the sealant
- A second bead peeling off the first
- Caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area
In the older streets around Voe Kirk, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether VAT is included
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Leaks from a shower valve, waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Failed tanking or loose tiles behind the sealant
- A tray or worktop that needs refixing first
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Voe
- Shrunken worktop sealant
- Failed movement joints
- Botched or over-sealed joints
- Mouldy bath & shower sealant
- Expansion joints
- Leaking tray & enclosure joints
What the job involves on each surface
Leaking trays & enclosures
If the tray is cracked, or the leak is from the valve or waste, sealant won’t fix it. We say so rather than reseal.
Windows & doors
Frames resealed over the top end up with hard, layered mastic. All of it is cut out and the frame and wall cleaned.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Have loose fittings fixed before resealing
- Don’t point over movement joints
- Keep the room well ventilated
- Do not wait for a small gap to become a leak
Give the new sealant its full cure time: follow the cure time we give you.
Signs to act on: peeling layers, mould showing through the bead, leaks after showering or cracks in a movement joint. Any of them means it’s time for remedial work.
Also in Voe
Common questions in Voe
Is remedial sealant in Voe guaranteed?
All our work, in Voe and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do remedial sealant in Voe?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Voe is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we’re using.
Do you fix expansion and movement joints?
Yes. If a joint has been filled with mortar or rigid filler, we rake it out where possible, and reseal with a flexible product.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes. We avoid heavy scraping and use the right cleaner for each surface, so the new sealant bonds cleanly.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Voe homes and their sealant
Voe is within about 1 mile of 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 give us as much notice as you can.
Around Voe, as everywhere, remedial sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Voe is in the Shetland Islands. Across the ZE2 area, we can carry out remedial sealant at your property. Voe is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover for remedial sealant.
Postcode districts we cover here for remedial sealant: ZE2. Remedial sealant is available to properties on Norderhoull, Isles Road and Mulla and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for remedial sealant include Brae (4 miles north-west), Dury (4 miles south-east), Vidlin (4 miles east), Scatsta (5 miles north) and Sullom (6 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (15 miles south), Sound (15 miles south) and Scalloway (15 miles south). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Near you in Voe
Nearby you’ll also find The Cabin Museum (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Voe.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaks that are left keep doing damage out of sight: wet floors, stained ceilings and swollen worktops. By comparison, sorting the joint is quick. 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.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for most joints, depending on how much old sealant has to come out, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Outdoor work around Voe 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.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- We clean and degrease the joint and look for signs of movement or water.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- You get the cure time and our view on why the joint failed.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.