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External Mastic in Ferniehill
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Ferniehill, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ferniehill
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Landlords and letting agents in Ferniehill can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
External mastic in Ferniehill, done properly
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. Its sealant has to flex with the building, season after season, and when it fails, the wall takes the strain and water finds a way in. If you have leaking joints around cladding and façade panels and failed seals between different materials, we can help, whatever the surface.
Scotland’s cities also have plenty of modern blocks with rendered or clad walls and sealed movement joints. In Ferniehill, those joints dry out over time and let water in behind the render or cladding.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Ferniehill, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we’ll reach them.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- We gun in a flexible exterior sealant in a colour that suits the wall and tool it neatly.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Signs you need external mastic in Ferniehill
If plants are growing out of a joint, the sealant has generally failed or was never there. Roots and dirt hold water against the wall.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Ferniehill goes.
Comparing quotes
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What guarantee comes with the work
Quotes for external mastic in Ferniehill
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Common questions in Ferniehill
Is Ferniehill in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Ferniehill is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Ferniehill?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you use backing rod?
That’s backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It stops the sealant going in too deep and bonding to three sides, which would stop it stretching.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
When will the joints need doing again?
It varies from wall to wall: joints on exposed walls or with a lot of movement age sooner. Check them each year and reseal when they split or harden. Every job carries our one-year guarantee.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
The aim is a neat, even joint in a colour that suits the wall. Colour is agreed with you before we begin, matched as closely as the range allows.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. Where different materials meet is one of the most common joints we seal. The sealant is chosen to bond to both sides with primer where required.
Nearby places to Ferniehill
Also in Ferniehill
Why act early in Ferniehill
Water gets in through a failed movement joint and can run behind render or cladding. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, instead of the wall and finishes around it. In a tenement flat in Ferniehill, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What you get with us
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- You choose the colour before work begins
- A choice of colours where the product allows
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
Ferniehill buildings and the weather
Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 1.6 miles south-east) are a reminder that the area around Ferniehill has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. 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 Shawfair station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Managing a site like Liberton High School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Ferniehill to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Ferniehill is one of them.
Jobs for external mastic in EH17, EH16 and EH22 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A772, Ferniehill is simple for us to get to for external mastic. Other places close to Ferniehill include Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ferniehill
Around Ferniehill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Drum Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How the job changes by surface
Concrete and blockwork
The face of concrete or block is often dusty, so cleaning and priming matter. We prime where the sealant needs it.
Copings and trims
A failed coping joint lets water into the top of the wall. Sealing them early saves the wall below.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
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.