East Lothian · Scotland
External Mastic in East Saltoun
External mastic for East Saltoun and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Joints with sealant missing in places
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. Resealing the joints early keeps water out and helps it last.
Brickwork movement joints
Brick moves with heat and moisture, and grows a little over time. That movement goes into the joint, so the sealant in it must stay soft and stretchy.
External mastic in East Saltoun, done properly
Getting the depth right is half the job. Backing rod controls how deep the sealant goes and keeps it off the back of the joint, leaving it bonded to two faces so it can move with the wall. We work on joints between brick and frames, copings & trims and concrete & block, and common reasons people get in touch are panel joints letting water in and weathered mastic that no longer stretches.
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.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in East Saltoun and across East Lothian.
- Place
- East Saltoun (EH34)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in East Saltoun
We do not publish a price list. What we look at:
- Access and height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number and length of the joints
- The type of sealant required
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Where the property is
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The rough size of the job
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Have failed joints looked at early
Don’t let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
Outside joints around East Saltoun
Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
In and around East Saltoun, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
East Saltoun is about 4 miles south-west of Haddington, in East Lothian. Whether you are in the middle of East Saltoun or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Across East Lothian, we cover 48 places, and East Saltoun is one of them. We also work in Edinburgh, about 14 miles from East Saltoun.
Jobs for external mastic in EH34 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Main Street, Burnet Crescent and The Glebe, and we cover them all. If you are just outside East Saltoun, we cover Easter Pencaitland (2 miles west), Pencaitland (2 miles west), Wester Pencaitland (2 miles west), Bolton (2 miles north-east) and Humbie (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (9 miles west), Haddington (4 miles north-east), Dunbar (14 miles north-east), Tranent (5 miles north-west), North Berwick (11 miles north) and Prestonpans (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in East Saltoun
Well-known places in the area include East Saltoun Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Roodlands General Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lammer Law.
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in East Saltoun
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in East Saltoun and across East Lothian. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured.
Landlords and letting agents in East Saltoun can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Outside jobs in East Saltoun need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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East Saltoun: your questions answered
Can you do external mastic in East Saltoun?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and East Saltoun is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to East Saltoun?
Yes. East Saltoun is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
Exterior sealants are made in a range of colours, from greys and browns to whites and stone shades. We choose the closest to your brick or render so it does not stand out.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Do you use backing rod?
We fit closed-cell backing rod wherever the joint depth needs controlling. It controls the depth and stops the sealant bonding to the back, so the joint can move.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. The old sealant always comes out first.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Ventilation helps.
How long does external mastic last?
It depends on the exposure, the movement and the product. Sealant is a maintenance item, so check the joints once a year.
What we are called out for in East Saltoun
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar. The joint can’t move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead.
The most common problems we see are:
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
Homes close to Saltoun Parish Church include some older properties, and an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Before booking anyone
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What insurance they hold