Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Dores, Highland
External mastic for Dores, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Panel joints letting water in
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
External mastic in Dores, done properly
Low-level joints can usually be done from the ground. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we’ll confirm what access is needed. We work on concrete & block, render & cladding joints and façade panels, and the jobs we see most are panel joints letting water in and brick movement joints where the sealant has split.
In and around a place like Dores, many buildings face open ground and take the full weather. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard, so they need a sealant that moves with the building.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Dores (IV2)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Landlords and letting agents in Dores can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
FAQs for Dores
What guarantee comes with external mastic in Dores?
All our work, in Dores and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Dores in your area for external mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Dores is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can tenants book the work?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
Don’t paint over the new sealant unless we’ve said the product is paintable. Paint can crack on a flexible joint.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage.
Signs you need external mastic in Dores
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar. The joint cannot move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
In and around Dores, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has
- What insurance they hold
Why deal with it now?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. They’ve weathered the same way, and access only has to be arranged once. In an older home around Dores, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Dores
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- We agree the colour with you first
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
External mastic in Dores: local notes
Historic houses like Aldourie Castle (about 1.3 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Dores has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
If you live in an older home near Dores Parish Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Dores is about 7 miles south-west of Inverness, in Highland. For external mastic in and around Dores, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Highland. Dores is one of 253 places in Highland where we work for external mastic.
Work in IV2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Mill Croft and Torr Gardens. Other places close to Dores include Torness (5 miles south), Farr (6 miles east), Slackbuie (6 miles north-east), Lochardil (6 miles north-east) and Leachkin (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Inverness (7 miles north-east), Cradlehall (10 miles north-east), Merkinch (8 miles north-east), Dingwall (15 miles north), Hilton (7 miles north-east) and Crown (8 miles north-east). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Dores
Nearby you’ll also find Abriachan Museum (2.7 miles west) and Craig Dunain Hospital (5.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Loch Ashie.
What sealant work cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Around Dores, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- 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.
- 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 children and pets away from the work area
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Advice
Quotes for external mastic in Dores
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many areas need sealing
- When we can work, for business premises
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We quote each job on its own. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.