East Lothian · Scotland
External & façade joints in Drem, East Lothian
External mastic across Drem and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Joints with sealant missing in places
Do you need external mastic in Drem?
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it can’t stretch and tears as soon as the joint widens.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Rented homes near Drem station change hands often, and failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether VAT is included
How we handle external mastic in Drem
External mastic is a job where short cuts show quickly. New sealant over old, joints packed with mortar and beads with no backing all tend to fail early. We strip the joint back and start again. We work on façade panels, brickwork movement joints and copings & trims, and the jobs we see most are weeds or debris growing in open joints and water getting into walls through failed joints.
Across smaller places in Scotland, stone and harled cottages, farm buildings and newer houses often stand exposed to wind and rain. Gutter joints and wall joints take a battering, so they need a sealant that moves with the building.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Drem (EH39)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Check external joints each spring
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
Do not paint over the new sealant unless we have said the product is paintable. Many exterior sealants aren’t designed to be painted.
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.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Somewhere like Drem may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Backing rod goes in so the sealant can stretch between the two faces.
- We prime the faces where required.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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What affects the cost of external mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The size of the job
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
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 that we can handle for you.
Your questions about external mastic in Drem
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Drem?
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 cover smaller places like Drem?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Will the new joint stand out?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. We will talk through colour options before we start.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
When is the sealant fully cured?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Drem buildings and the weather
Drem is close to 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. Historic houses like Gosford House (about 3.5 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Drem 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.
Historic houses such as Gosford House, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building around Drem goes.
Drem is about 4 miles north of Haddington, in East Lothian. Whether you’re in the middle of Drem or further out, we cover external mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our East Lothian coverage runs to 48 places, and Drem is one of them. We also work in Edinburgh, around 17 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for external mastic: EH39. Other places close to Drem include Athelstaneford (2 miles south-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east), Gullane (2 miles north-west), Aberlady (3 miles west) and Dirleton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (11 miles south-west), Dunbar (10 miles east), Tranent (8 miles south-west), North Berwick (4 miles north-east), Prestonpans (8 miles south-west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (7 miles west).
Around Drem
Drem has its own railway station: Drem station. Other landmarks nearby include Dick Galloway Archery Museum (1.4 miles north) and Saltcoats Castle (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Drem include Marl Loch and Skid Hill.