West Lothian · Scotland
External & façade joints in Fauldhouse, West Lothian
Problem with your movement joints in Fauldhouse? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
When to call us in Fauldhouse
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
Around Fauldhouse, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
External mastic in Fauldhouse, done properly
A movement joint is only as good as its depth. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, so it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch. Typical jobs include joints with sealant missing in places and joints where the bead has come unstuck, across render & cladding joints, concrete & block and brickwork movement 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.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Fauldhouse (EH47)
- Wider area
- West Lothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fauldhouse
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
What else we do in Fauldhouse
Quotes for external mastic in Fauldhouse
We do not publish a price list. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
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.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The address or postcode of the job
- The type of property
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Fauldhouse: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Fauldhouse station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Fauldhouse within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
Can you seal joints between render and window frames?
Yes. Different materials move at different rates, so the joint between them must be flexible. The sealant is matched to both sides.
Will the new joint stand out?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We pick the one that suits your wall best so the joint does not draw the eye.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Walls and rooflines in Fauldhouse
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For landlords with property near Fauldhouse station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Fauldhouse is about 5 miles south-west of Bathgate, in West Lothian. From the centre of Fauldhouse to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property. Fauldhouse is one of 58 places in West Lothian we cover for external mastic. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 21 miles from Fauldhouse.
Jobs for external mastic in EH47 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Main Street, Earls Place and Kirkhill Court, all of which we cover. We also cover Greenrigg (3 miles north-west), Torbothie (3 miles west), Springhill (3 miles west), Harthill (3 miles north-west) and Eastfield (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Livingston (9 miles north-east), Bathgate (5 miles north-east), Linlithgow (11 miles north), Whitburn (3 miles north), East Calder (11 miles north-east) and Broxburn (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fauldhouse
For rail, the closest station is Fauldhouse station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Tippethill House Hospital (3.4 miles north) and Whitburn Community Museum (2.8 miles north).
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
- Do not let climbing plants root in the sealant
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Act on the first splits you see
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Earlier resealing means a smaller job and a better result.
Different surfaces, different methods
Copings and trims
Coping joints that leak let water straight down into the wall. Sealing them early saves the wall below.
Brickwork movement joints
People sometimes point up a brick movement joint by mistake. Where one has been mortared, we cut it out and reseal it with sealant where it can be done safely.
Why act early in Fauldhouse
Low-modulus sealants stretch easily, so they put less strain on the joint edges. That matters on brick, render and concrete, which can be weaker at the face. Too stiff a sealant can pull at the edges and break them. Around Fauldhouse, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Why us?
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Tidy, careful work
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The visit itself generally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere like Fauldhouse may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.