Edinburgh · Scotland
External Mastic in Balgreen
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Balgreen, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Balgreen, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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External mastic in Balgreen, done properly
Joints in render and cladding are easy to overlook until a damp patch appears. We look over the joints, agree the ones to renew and reseal with a flexible, weatherproof product in a colour to suit. We work on façade panels, render & cladding joints and concrete & block, and the jobs we see most are damp patches traced to an open external joint and rigid filler in a joint that should flex.
Gutters and downpipes on tall city tenements are a long way up, and a slow drip can stain and soak the stone for a long time before it’s spotted. For a building in Balgreen, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Where
- Balgreen (EH12, EH11, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
Also near Balgreen
Also in Balgreen
External mastic in Balgreen: local notes
Balgreen is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Homes close to Murrayfield Parish Church include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. Schools such as Scotus Academy are buildings too, and its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Balgreen is about 2 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Balgreen to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
We cover every part of the EH12, EH11 and EH4 postcode area for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Whitson Road, Baird Avenue and Balgreen Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A8, Balgreen is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Beechmount (1 mile north), Saughtonhall (1 mile east), Murrayfield (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Stenhouse (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Balgreen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Gabrielle Keiller Library, St Columba's Parish Church and Roseburn Bar and the streets around them. Also close by are Saughton Park (0.6 miles south-east), Balgreen Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and St George's School (1.1 miles north-east). Balgreen’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Murrayfield Experience (0.6 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Common questions in Balgreen
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Balgreen get organised?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Does the coastal weather in Balgreen affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Bigger jobs take longer.
What is backing rod for?
We fit closed-cell backing rod wherever the joint depth needs controlling. It sets the sealant depth and prevents three-sided bonding.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
It depends on the height and the site. Ground-floor joints are simple; for higher work, tell us about the building and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. We cut out the old sealant, prepare both faces and reseal with a flexible exterior product. We pick a colour that works with both materials.
Will the new joint stand out?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We pick the one that suits your wall best so the joint does not draw the eye.
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
Render has movement joints and stop beads that need sealing. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete and block walls shrink as they dry and move with temperature. We reseal their joints with backing rod and a flexible product.
What affects the quote in Balgreen
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- Mould in or behind the old joints
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Signs you need external mastic in Balgreen
A lot of failed joints come down to preparation: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The sealant never bonds properly.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Panel joints letting water in
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who turns up on the day
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block