Commercial washroom and wet-area sealing in Hoy, Orkney Islands
Work needed on a washroom in Hoy? We look at it, seal it with the right product and hand it over with a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant lifting along a tray edge
- Sealant laid over old silicone and now peeling
- Gaps where vanity tops meet the wall
Washroom sealing across Hoy
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
About our washroom sealing in Hoy
Not every silicone belongs in a washroom. Sanitary silicone contains additives that resist mould, and neutral-cure types are used where acetoxy silicone could attack some metals, stone or mirror backings. Where food contact is possible, we use a hygienic, food-safe grade. The enquiries we see most involve users noticing mouldy joints and black mould inside silicone joints that cleaning can’t shift, across urinals and WCs, vanity units and basins and kitchens and tea points. A single leaking joint is often how a building in Hoy first comes to us: we check the joints around it and give you an honest view of what needs doing now and what can wait.
Around smaller places such as Hoy, washrooms and kitchens are found in hotels, pubs, schools, care homes and halls. Black sealant usually can’t be cleaned, so it is removed and replaced with anti-mould sanitary silicone.
We stand by our work with a 12-month guarantee. That covers our preparation and application, and we come back if anything isn’t right.
- Place
- Hoy (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quotes
- A fixed quote before we start
- Call
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Common problems we fix in Hoy
Low-level joints get hit by mop buckets, cleaning trolleys and feet at skirting lines, urinal bases and around pans.
Most enquiries start with one or more of the following:
- Failed sealant in a tea point or staff kitchen
- Gaps where vanity tops meet the wall
- Washrooms that look worn because of the sealant
- Shower tray joints that have opened up
At a university such as Robert Gordon University Orkney Project, which lies north of Hoy, summer is the usual window for resealing residence bathrooms.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle RAMS and site documents
- Their approach to joint depth and backing
- The terms of the workmanship guarantee
- Proof of insurance
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Washroom sealing in Hoy: the local picture
Hoy lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places by the sea often rely on visitors, so their hotels and holiday lets see heavy seasonal use. Washrooms used guest after guest wear their sanitary silicone faster, and the quieter months are the natural time to reseal. Island jobs, Hoy among them, are planned around the ferry and the forecast. Knowing how many washrooms there are lets us plan the days on the island.
In any commercial washroom in or near Hoy, mouldy sealant is cut out rather than cleaned, and anti-mould sanitary silicone goes on clean, dry joints.
Hoy is about 14 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW16, the process is the same: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, and the work is guaranteed. Hoy is one of 51 places we cover in the Orkney Islands.
If you need washroom sealing in KW16, the process matches everywhere else we work: details, then a fixed price, then sealing and a 12-month guarantee. Being close to the B9049, Hoy is straightforward for us to reach. We also cover Stromness (4 miles north), Cairston (5 miles north), Clestrain (5 miles north-east), Midland (5 miles east) and Clouston (6 miles north-east). Island and remote sites need extra planning, with travel, ferry crossings where needed and weather to allow for, so give the site location in your enquiry.
Landmarks near Hoy
Other landmarks nearby include Stromness Museum (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Round Hill and South Dam.
Commercial clients in Hoy
FMs need a contractor who is easy to get on site. Let us know the documents you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) and we will confirm them with the quote.
Whether you’re a managing agent, a property factor or an owner’s representative: send details, get a fixed quote, we seal, guaranteed. We can agree access arrangements and keyholder contacts beforehand.
Honest limits
A few problems need another trade or a different fix, and we point that out rather than sealing over them:
- Hollow tiles or loose panels behind the joint
- A room that stays damp because ventilation isn’t working
- A dripping waste or valve behind a panel
If you are not sure, just call 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Showers, trays and wet room floors
- IPS panels and cubicles
- Accessible toilets and changing rooms
- Urinals and WCs
- Vanity units and basins
- Kitchens and tea points
Questions we’re asked in Hoy
Do we have to close all our washrooms in Hoy for resealing?
Rarely all at once: work is phased so some facilities are always available. We will tell you the curing time for the product before we start.
Will you plan work around the academic year at somewhere like Robert Gordon University Orkney Project?
Yes. We plan campus work around teaching, exams and residence turnarounds. We are CHAS accredited and a Constructionline member, and paperwork such as RAMS is confirmed with the quote.
Do you need to remove the old sealant?
We strip every bit of the failed bead and wipe away the residue first. It’s the difference between a joint that lasts and one that peels.
Can washrooms stay open while you work?
Only the area we’re working in is closed. Each room reopens after the sealant’s cure time, then we move on.
When can showers be used after new sealant?
Cure times vary by product and temperature. Each room gets its own reopening time from us, and signs stay up until then.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes. Mastic Doctor is fully insured, public liability included.
Is Hoy in your area?
Yes. We take on work across Hoy, with one number for every area we cover.
How a job runs
Our CSCS-carded applicators arrive with the sealants, primers and backing rod the job calls for. Joint faces are cleaned back to sound, dry surfaces, primer goes on where the manufacturer specifies it, and each bead is tooled to a neat concave finish. Tell us who will meet us and how to get in at your building near Hoy. That goes into the plan alongside the quote.
- We start by inspecting the fittings and joints and flagging problems sealant can’t solve.
- We agree which rooms close and when, so users always have somewhere to go.
- The failed silicone is stripped and every face scraped clean of residue.
- We clean and dry every surface so the new sealant can grip.
- A bead of anti-mould sanitary silicone goes in and is tooled to a smooth, cleanable profile.
- Rooms reopen after the product’s cure time, and we move to the next.
Before we start on site
- Share your working hours and any access restrictions
- Arrange parking or a loading space
- Let building users know which areas are affected
Get a fixed quote
For a fixed quote, phone 01277 525 020 or email a schedule or drawings, telling us the site location and the nature of the job. You can also send details through our quote form.
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Quoting for work in Hoy
Quotes vary with the job. Expect it to depend on:
- The site’s rules and procedures
- The size and state of each joint
- How much there is to seal
- Whether the work must be split into stages
The product called for affects the cost, as does the preparation each joint needs, from cutting out to priming and backing rod. Access, phasing and site requirements come into it too.
What to include in your enquiry
Good information means a firmer quote. Helpful details to send:
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
- Access details, including height
- The type of building and who uses it
- Any dates the work must fit around
A good quote starts with a clear picture: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Send what you have, and we will arrange a site visit if anything is unclear.
Maintenance after handover
Keep the joints in good shape with a few simple steps:
- Keep washrooms out of use until we say the sealant has cured
- Note failing joints building by building
- Clear standing water from shower floors where possible
- Act on the first split you see at a shower tray
Where possible, have shower floors and trays squeegeed after busy periods. Joints that sit wet for hours fail sooner.
Leaks through tray and wet-floor joints can go unseen until a ceiling marks below. By then, other trades may be needed as well, so reseal when you first spot a split.