Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Contin, Highland
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Contin. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
External mastic in Contin, done properly
We are ARBOMaster approved applicators, and each external joint gets a sealant suited to it. Porous or awkward surfaces are primed where the sealant needs it and we use one wherever it does. If you are dealing with weathered mastic that no longer stretches and damp patches traced to an open external joint, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Stone walls need a stone-friendly sealant, as acetoxy products can attack some stone. Newer houses need their movement joints and roofline trims kept sound.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Contin (IV14)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Contin
Do you cover Contin for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Contin is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Garve station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
How long does external mastic take?
Typically it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Bigger jobs take longer.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
Walls move with heat, cold and moisture, so long walls have planned gaps to take that movement. It’s closed with backing rod and a flexible sealant.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Contin
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Landlords and letting agents in Contin can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Quotes for external mastic in Contin
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work in Contin
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
Walls and rooflines in Contin
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. Contin is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, which means movement joints and outside wall joints has to cope with a lot of rain.
For an older house near a landmark such as Contin Church Of Scotland Parish Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. For landlords with property near Garve station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Contin (Gaelic: Cunndainn) is about 15 miles north-west of Inverness, in Highland. For external mastic in and around Contin, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Highland, Contin included. Across Highland, we cover 253 places, Contin among them.
All of IV14 is within our area for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Woodland Park and Craigdarroch Drive. We also cover the places around Contin: Strathpeffer (1 mile east), Marybank (3 miles south-east), Blairninich (3 miles north-east), Garve (5 miles north-west) and Maryburgh (5 miles east). Larger places within reach include Inverness (15 miles south-east), Merkinch (14 miles south-east), Dingwall (6 miles east), Alness (15 miles north-east), Crown (15 miles south-east) and Millburn (15 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Contin
Contin’s nearest station is Garve station, roughly 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Highland Museum of Childhood (1.8 miles north-east) and Brahan Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Contin include Loch na Crann and Tollie Red Kites RSPB Reserve.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Check external joints each spring
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
Once a joint can’t move, the wall finds another way, usually as cracking in the brickwork or render nearby. Catch it early and you reduce the risk.
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation and we leave things clean and tidy. For a place like Contin, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- 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.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- We gun in a flexible exterior sealant in a colour that suits the wall and tool it neatly.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
How the job changes by surface
Copings and trims
Metal and stone copings both move with temperature, so the joints need a sealant that stays flexible year round.
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. If that’s happened, we rake it out and reseal it properly where it can be done safely.