Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Aultbea, Highland
Problem with your movement joints in Aultbea? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Damp that isn’t coming from the joint
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
How we handle external mastic in Aultbea
As ARBOMaster approved applicators, we choose exterior sealants to suit the joint and the surfaces. Porous or awkward surfaces are primed where the sealant needs it. Typical jobs include weeds or debris growing in open joints and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, across render & cladding joints, joints between brick and frames and copings & trims.
Across smaller places in Scotland, stone and harled cottages, farm buildings and newer houses often stand exposed to wind and rain. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Aultbea (IV22)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Aultbea
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year 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.
What we are called out for in Aultbea
Many joints fail because they were sealed too deep or with nothing behind them. Sealant bonded to three sides has nowhere to go and tears as soon as the joint widens.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
Homes close to Aultbea Church include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How long the guarantee is
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long to leave it before use
Also in Aultbea
Aultbea questions
Is Aultbea within the area you cover?
Yes. Aultbea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Aultbea any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, regularly. Several properties can be quoted together, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Do you work at height?
It depends on the building. Where joints can be reached safely, we will do them. Tell us about the building and we’ll confirm what access is needed.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Leave it or put it right?
Water gets in through a failed movement joint, behind render and cladding. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, rather than the wall around it. Around Aultbea, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Aultbea
- One-year guarantee on every job
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Aultbea buildings and the weather
Aultbea is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Aultbea is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, so there’s plenty of rain for movement joints and outside wall joints to keep out.
In and around Aultbea, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Aultbea is in Highland. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Aultbea can book us for external mastic. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. 253 places in Highland are on our list.
Our applicators cover all of the IV22 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Aultbea: Àird (1 mile west), Laide (2 miles north-east), Inverasdale (4 miles south-west), Poolewe (5 miles south) and Gairloch (9 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Aultbea
Other landmarks nearby include Arctic Convoy Museum (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch a' Bhaid-luachraich.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
Do not let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick which cost more to put right than the joint.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. 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, and the visit is planned around that.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for it.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied and tooled in a colour to suit the wall.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.