Fife · Scotland
Falkland External Mastic
Problem with your movement joints in Falkland? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Panel joints letting water in
About our external mastic in Falkland
We are ARBOMaster approved applicators, and each external joint gets a sealant suited to it. Some surfaces need a primer before sealing, and we don’t skip that step. We are often asked to deal with damp patches traced to an open external joint and cracked joints where brick meets render or frames, on brickwork movement joints, façade panels and concrete & block.
In and around a place like Falkland, many buildings face open ground and take the full weather. Gutter joints and wall joints take a battering.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Falkland (KY15)
- Region
- Fife
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, depending on the size of the job. Outdoor work around Falkland depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
To get a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Render joints
Render has movement joints and stop beads that need sealing. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
Cladding and façade panels
If the façade has a specified sealant, that is what we use, or one the system allows. Send us any details you have about the façade.
Landlord and commercial work in Falkland
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
For anyone letting property in or around Falkland, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Outside joints around Falkland
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Rented homes near Ladybank station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Falkland is about 4 miles north of Glenrothes, in Fife. If you need external mastic in Falkland, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Fife. 133 places in Fife are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Dundee page covers work nearby (18 miles or so).
Work in KY15 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need external mastic at a property on Horse Market Street, High Street and The Fleurs or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Falkland sits on or near the A912. Other places close to Falkland include Newton of Falkland (1 mile east), Freuchie (2 miles east), Dunshalt (2 miles north), Collydean (3 miles south) and Auchtermuchty (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dunfermline (15 miles south-west), Kirkcaldy (9 miles south), Glenrothes (4 miles south), Leven (9 miles south-east), Cowdenbeath (11 miles south-west) and Dysart (9 miles south).
What’s near Falkland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Lomond Tavern. The closest station to Falkland is Ladybank station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Glenrothes Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Falkland Palace (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Cash Loch and East Lomond.
Falkland: your questions answered
Do you cover Falkland for external mastic?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Falkland is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Ladybank station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is normally a movement joint. It gives the wall room to move.
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.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location, with photos by email if possible. If we need more, we will ask.
Can you reach joints on upper floors?
That depends on the building and the joints. Where joints can be reached safely, we’ll do them. Give us some details and we will confirm the access.
Common problems we fix in Falkland
Poor preparation causes many early failures: dusty or wet faces, no primer where one was needed, or old sealant left in. The sealant never bonds properly.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
In and around Falkland, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Is VAT in the price?
- When the joint can take water or movement
Why deal with it now?
Done well, a resealed joint is a neat, straight line that suits the wall. A hurried job with smeared edges and no backing looks worse and fails sooner so it’s worth doing right. Around Falkland, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What affects the cost of external mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How much there is to do
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Make sure movement joints are not pointed over
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Act on the first splits you see
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
Small splits are the time to act. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal.