Washroom Sealing contractors in Longhope
Commercial sealant work in Longhope for contractors, FMs and building owners: sealing in commercial washrooms, showers, kitchens and wet areas, with a fixed quote first.
- Discoloured joints around urinals and WC pans
- Resealing that didn’t last because the old bead stayed
- Gaps where vanity tops meet the wall
Washroom sealing in Longhope
Share the site address and what’s failing, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote or arrange a visit.
How a job runs
Working in a building that stays open takes some planning. We sign and contain the area we are in, with routes through the building left open and move on in phases so staff and visitors can carry on around us. Tell us who will meet us and how to get in at your building near Longhope. We’ll confirm the plan with the fixed quote.
- We start by inspecting the fittings and joints and flagging problems sealant can’t solve.
- The phasing is agreed so there are always facilities open.
- We strip out the old bead and clean off the residue left behind.
- We clean and dry every surface so the new sealant can grip.
- We lay a sanitary silicone bead and tool it smooth so it is easy to clean.
- You get a reopening time for every room, with signage left up until then.
Before we start on site
- Let building users know which areas are affected
- Make sure the joints can be reached
- Explain the parking and delivery arrangements
Request a quote
Need a figure for a tender or a budget? Send the scope and any drawings, and we will return a fixed quote you can plan around. For a chat about it beforehand, phone 01277 525 020 or email the details over.
Related advice
Washroom sealing in Longhope, done properly
From one staff toilet in Longhope to washrooms across a whole estate, we work the same way: details first, then a fixed quote, then the work, then the 12-month guarantee. A few photographs and a count of fittings are enough for a quick quote and a site visit is an option. Site teams most often ask us about kitchen worktop joints that can’t be kept clean and stained sealant around pans and urinals, on IPS panels and cubicles, accessible toilets and changing rooms and kitchens and tea points. For commercial sealant work in Longhope, you deal with one contact from quote to sign-off, for single jobs and planned programmes alike.
Around smaller places such as Longhope, washrooms and kitchens are found in hotels, pubs, schools, care homes and halls. Black sealant normally can’t be cleaned, so it is removed and replaced with anti-mould sanitary silicone.
Building owners and contractors get the same cover: a 12-month guarantee on our workmanship. It doesn’t extend to damage, faults in the building or work by others, and we are upfront about that.
- Where
- Longhope (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Price
- A fixed quote before we start
- Telephone
- 01277 525 020
- Updated
- 3 November 2026
What we are called out for in Longhope
Low-level joints get hit by mop buckets, cleaning trolleys and feet at skirting lines, urinal bases and around pans.
If one of these sounds familiar, it’s time for a closer look:
- Urinal joints that look unhygienic
- Sealant lifting along a tray edge
- Stained or open joints at kitchen sinks and worktops
- Mould spotting along silicone joints
At a hotel such as Stromabank Hotel, 1 mile south-east of Longhope, the quieter weeks are the time to reseal bathrooms.
What to look for in a quote
- Their public liability cover
- How the existing material will be dealt with
- Which product they’ll use, and why it suits the joint
- What site paperwork they can supply
Your questions answered
Can you take on a job in Longhope, on the island?
Yes. Every Scottish council area is within our area, and that includes island locations such as Longhope. We plan island jobs around the ferry and the forecast, and bring everything the job needs on the first crossing.
Will all the washrooms in our Longhope building be closed at once?
Rarely all at once: work is phased so some facilities are always available. Sanitary silicone needs time to cure before the area is used, and we will tell you how long for the product used.
Is it OK to put new silicone on top of the old?
The whole of the old bead is removed and the surfaces cleaned before resealing. That’s what makes the new joint last.
How long will the new sealant last?
There’s no fixed lifespan: movement, exposure, cleaning, traffic and the product all play a part. Treat them as maintenance items and inspect them regularly.
Do you hold CHAS accreditation?
Yes. We’re CHAS accredited, we’re a Constructionline member and we use CSCS-carded applicators.
How long does a typical visit take?
It depends on the scope, but the work normally takes between a morning and a week or so, set by the number of rooms and the phasing you need. Larger or phased jobs take longer, and we will give you a timescale with the quote.
Can one quote cover more than one building?
Yes. We take on portfolio and planned maintenance work, planned site by site to suit how each building is used.
Honest limits
Not every problem is a sealant problem, and we’d rather tell you before you spend money. It won’t fix:
- Condensation from failed extract fans
- Leaks through tanking or membranes below the finishes
- Vanity carcasses that have swollen
If in doubt, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email us and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Showers, trays and wet room floors
- IPS panels and cubicles
- Vanity units and basins
- Accessible toilets and changing rooms
- Urinals and WCs
- Kitchens and tea points
Wet areas in Longhope’s workplaces
With the shore within about 1 mile, Longhope counts as a coastal location, and coastal hotels, guest houses and holiday sites tend to fill up in the busy months. Washrooms used guest after guest wear their sanitary silicone faster, so we plan the work for quieter weeks where possible. The east of Scotland, where Longhope is, gets less rain than the west. Even so, a washroom that doesn’t dry out between uses will see mould get into its sealant.
Washrooms near Longhope get the old silicone stripped out and a fresh anti-mould bead on dry joints.
Longhope is about 15 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our applicators travel to Longhope for work on washrooms and wet areas. 51 places across the Orkney Islands fall within our area, including Longhope.
Commercial sites across KW16 are covered for washrooms and wet areas. Just outside Longhope, we also work in Lyness (2 miles north), Scarfskerry (11 miles south), Rattar (11 miles south), Brough (12 miles south-west) and Canisbay (12 miles south). Island and remote sites need extra planning, with travel, ferry crossings where needed and weather to allow for, so mention the location when you give us a call on 01277 525 020 or email drawings and photos.
What’s near Longhope
Well-known places in the area include Longhope Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
Surface by surface
IPS and cubicle panels
Swollen or delaminated boards need replacing and we’ll point out any we see.
Urinals and WC pans
The joint between a pan and the floor is easy to overlook. They are checked with everything else.
How the quote is worked out
To price the job, we consider:
- Whether old sealant has to be cut out first
- Access and working height
- Whether the work must be split into stages
- Location, for remote and island sites
The work involved drives the cost: stripping out, preparation, sealing, access and phasing. Call for a quote.
What we need to price the job
Whether it’s one area or a whole building, the same details help:
- Clear photos of the problem areas
- Rough lengths or quantities, or drawings if you have them
- Whether an asbestos survey exists
- Specification clauses that apply
Tell us about the building, the joints and when you need the work done, and a fixed quote will follow. To get it moving, speak to us on 01277 525 020 or email the details over.
Other services in Longhope
Commercial clients in Longhope
Facilities managers want contractors who arrive with the paperwork sorted. Let us know the documents you need (RAMS, insurance certificate, CSCS details) and we will confirm them with the quote.
Housing associations and managing agents often need work done across blocks and communal areas. We phase the work so people keep access, with each stage agreed with your site contact.