Fife · Scotland
External & façade joints in Burntisland, Fife
Professional external mastic in and around Burntisland, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
Walls and rooflines in Burntisland
Burntisland is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex.
In the older streets around Kirkton, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Burntisland is about 5 miles south-west of Kirkcaldy, in Fife. We carry out external mastic for homes and businesses in Burntisland and nearby, as part of our work across Fife. Burntisland is one of 133 towns and villages in Fife where we work. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 8 miles from Burntisland.
Every address in KY3 is within our area for external mastic. External mastic is available to properties on High Street, Dick Crescent and Cowdenbeath Road and the roads around them. With the A909 and A921 close by, Burntisland is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover Kinghorn (2 miles east), Aberdour (2 miles west), Newbigging (3 miles north), Auchtertool (3 miles north) and Kirkcaldy (5 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Dunfermline (8 miles west), Glenrothes (9 miles north), Leven (13 miles north-east), Cowdenbeath (5 miles north-west), Dysart (6 miles north-east) and Rosyth (8 miles west).
Around Burntisland
In Burntisland, that means homes and buildings near The Star Tavern and Burntisland Parish Church and the streets around them. Burntisland has its own railway station: Burntisland station. Other landmarks nearby include Victoria Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Museum of Communication (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Burntisland includes Kinghorn Loch.
External mastic in Burntisland
Joints between dissimilar materials, like brick against render or concrete against a steel frame, see movement from both sides. A flexible exterior sealant takes up that movement. If you have plants rooting in failed movement joints and failed sealant between panels on a façade, we can put it right.
Older stone buildings need a sealant that suits the stone, not an acetoxy product that can mark or attack it. Newer houses need their movement joints and roofline trims kept sound.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Burntisland and across Fife.
- Where
- Burntisland (KY3)
- Region
- Fife
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Damp that is not coming from the joint
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Burntisland
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
The process
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation for a typical job. Outside jobs in Burntisland need a dry day, because sealant won’t bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we will reach them.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Check external joints each spring
Only paint over the joint if we have confirmed the sealant can take paint. Many exterior sealants aren’t designed to be painted, and paint can crack as the joint moves.
Small splits are the time to act. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal.
How we quote for external mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Access and height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
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 and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the property is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Want a quote for external mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Common questions in Burntisland
I let a flat near Burntisland station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Burntisland?
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.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Do you work in Burntisland?
Yes, we do. Burntisland is part of the area we cover.
How long before the joint can be used?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Surface by surface
Copings and trims
Metal and stone copings both move with temperature, so the joints need a sealant that stays flexible.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Joints where frames, sills or panels meet the wall are common leak points. We cut out the old sealant and reseal with a product suited to both surfaces.
When to call us in Burntisland
Buildings move more than people expect. Brickwork grows a little over the years, blockwork and concrete shrink, and all of it moves with heat and moisture. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Panel joints letting water in
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
For landlords with property near Burntisland station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
What your quote should include
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether you can choose the colour