Aberdeenshire · Scotland
External & façade joints in Arbuthnott, Aberdeenshire
Problem with your movement joints in Arbuthnott? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, depending on the amount of work. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Related advice
How we handle external mastic in Arbuthnott
We cut out failed sealant, set the joint depth with closed-cell backing rod and reseal with a low-modulus exterior sealant. We pick a colour that sits well with the wall. We work on render & cladding joints, brickwork movement joints and copings & trims, and the jobs we see most are weathered mastic that no longer stretches and leaking joints around cladding and façade panels.
Older stone buildings need a sealant that suits the stone, not an acetoxy product that can mark or attack it. On newer homes, the movement joints and roofline trims are what need watching.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Arbuthnott (AB30)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Arbuthnott
Will you come out to Arbuthnott?
Yes, Arbuthnott is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Arbuthnott any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you seal joints where cladding meets other materials?
Yes. Joints between dissimilar materials are a big part of external work. We use a flexible sealant suited to both surfaces, primed where needed.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you use backing rod?
Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth of the sealant and stops it sticking to the back of the joint. That way it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Brickwork, render and cladding all move a little, and planned joints take up that movement. It’s closed with backing rod and a flexible sealant.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you.
Walls and rooflines in Arbuthnott
Arbuthnott is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Homes close to Arbuthnott Parish Church include some older properties, and older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Around Arbuthnott, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Arbuthnott is about 12 miles north-east of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. Arbuthnott gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Aberdeenshire coverage runs to 161 places, and Arbuthnott is one of them. For nearby work, see our Aberdeen page.
We cover every part of the AB30 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. You will find Arbuthnott on the B967, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for external mastic. We also cover Inverbervie (3 miles south-east), Roadside of Kinneff (3 miles east), Fordoun (3 miles west), Gourdon (3 miles south-east) and Drumlithie (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Montrose (12 miles south-west), Stonehaven (8 miles north-east), Banchory (14 miles north-west), Laurencekirk (6 miles south-west), Newtonhill (13 miles north-east) and St Cyrus (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Arbuthnott
Nearby you will also find Benholm Castle (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Arbuthnott include Herscha Hill.
What happens if it’s left?
A failed movement joint lets water into the wall. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, instead of the wall and finishes around it. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Arbuthnott
- Tidy, careful work
- Colour agreed with you before we start
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
How we quote for external mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many areas need sealing
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
Landlord and commercial work in Arbuthnott
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.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Once a joint cannot move, the wall finds another way, often as cracks near the joint. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
Towns and villages near Arbuthnott
What else we do in Arbuthnott
Surface by surface
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. If that is happened, we rake it out and reseal it properly where it can be done safely.
Concrete and blockwork
Blockwork and concrete shrink over time and move with the seasons. We reseal their joints with backing rod and a flexible product.