Glasgow · Scotland
External & façade joints in Auldhouse, Glasgow
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Auldhouse. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Panel joints letting water in
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
How we handle external mastic in Auldhouse
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Auldhouse, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean joint faces and the right depth. We work on façade panels, brickwork movement joints and joints between brick and frames, and people most often call us about brick movement joints where the sealant has split and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render.
Stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities share their roof, gutters and outside walls between every flat in the building. For a tenement in Auldhouse, repairs to shared parts are usually agreed between the owners, often through a property factor.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Auldhouse (G43, G41, G46)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
Only paint over the joint if we’ve confirmed the sealant can take paint. Paint can crack on a flexible joint.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. When it finally shows inside, the joint may have been open for years, so it’s worth resealing at the first signs.
What we’re called out for in Auldhouse
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the joint eventually tears or comes away from one side.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Panel joints letting water in
- Joints with sealant missing in places
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hillpark Secondary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How much experience the applicator has
- Are they insured?
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Auldhouse and across Glasgow. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
Auldhouse buildings and the weather
Much of Glasgow is built from red and blond sandstone, and sandstone is porous, so any sealant against it has to be one that will not stain or attack it. The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, so there’s plenty of rain for movement joints and outside wall joints to keep out.
Letting a property close to Pollokshaws West station? Then failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Pollokshaws Parish Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Auldhouse is about 2 miles north of Giffnock, in Glasgow. Every kind of property in Auldhouse is covered for external mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 183 places across Glasgow.
Here we cover the G43, G41 and G46 postcode area for external mastic. That includes homes and businesses on Rostan Road, Ericht Road and Hector Road. Auldhouse is on the A77, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for external mastic. Close by, we work in Pollokshaws (1 mile north-east), Hillpark (1 mile south), Shawlands (1 mile north-east), Newlands (1 mile south-east) and Langside (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hillhead (4 miles north), Dowanhill (4 miles north), Woodlands (4 miles north), Woodside (4 miles north), North Kelvinside (4 miles north) and Partickhill (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Auldhouse
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pollok Country Park, Couper Institute and Library and Craigholme School and the streets around them. Auldhouse has its own railway station: Pollokshaws West station. Well-known places in the area include Glasgow Victoria Infirmary (1.3 miles east) and Silverburn Shopping Centre (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Auldhouse include Cathkin Braes.
Other services in Auldhouse
Different surfaces, different methods
Brickwork movement joints
Clay brickwork grows slightly over its life and moves with the weather. That movement goes into the joint, so the sealant in it must stay soft and stretchy.
Cladding and façade panels
Panels heat up and cool down quickly, so the joint sealant has to cope with frequent movement. The sealant is chosen with that in mind.
FAQs for Auldhouse
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Auldhouse usually arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds do not.
Do you work for landlords with property near Pollokshaws West station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Do you use backing rod?
Backing rod goes into deeper joints as a matter of course. It sets the sealant depth and prevents three-sided bonding, so the joint can move.
Will the new joint stand out?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We choose the closest to your brick or render.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No, not if it’s a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose. We will reseal it with a flexible sealant.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. For a tenement in Auldhouse, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
What affects the quote in Auldhouse
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The product the joint needs
- Access and height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number and length of the joints
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.