Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Glen More, Highland
Problem with your movement joints in Glen More? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
Render is weaker at the surface than brick, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. We prime where the product needs it.
Copings and trims
Joints in copings, parapets and trims are exposed to the worst of the weather. Each is resealed with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
External mastic for homes and businesses in Glen More
Short cuts in external joints show up within a season or two. Overfilled joints, missing backing rod and sealant laid over old sealant all tend to fail early. We take the old material out and do it properly. We work on joints between brick and frames, render & cladding joints and brickwork movement joints, and common reasons people get in touch are hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving and joints where the bead has come unstuck.
External sealant needs dry surfaces, so outdoor work around Glen More is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us how to reach each wall, gutter and roofline.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Place
- Glen More (IV40)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Glen More
When it is not the sealant
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Subsidence or other structural problems
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Where we work in Glen More
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
Can I do it myself?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How it works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Around Glen More, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- 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
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
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Your questions about external mastic in Glen More
Can you do external mastic in Glen More?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Glen More is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Glen More?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you leave a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we’re fully insured.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can quote for several properties at once, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
What is backing rod for?
That is backing rod, a closed-cell foam. It stops the sealant going in too deep and bonding to three sides so it can flex with the joint.
Leave it or put it right?
Water gets in through a failed movement joint and can run behind render or cladding. Resealing early keeps the job to the joint itself, rather than the wall around it. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why book with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Tidy, careful work
See our cost guide and our reviews.
External mastic in Glen More: local notes
Glen More is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
In and around Glen More, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. Whether the job is in Glen More itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Glen More is in Highland. Across the IV40 area, we can carry out external mastic at your property. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, Glen More among them.
Work in IV40 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Glen More: Glenelg (1 mile west), Galltair (2 miles west), Auchtertyre (5 miles north), Reraig (5 miles north) and Dornie (5 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Glen More
Other landmarks nearby include Eilean Donan Castle (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Glen More include Loch an t-Seachrain and Glas Bheinn.
What affects the cost of external mastic
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The size of the job
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The address or postcode of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The rough size of the job
For external mastic in Glen More, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Check external joints each spring
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Act on the first splits you see
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick, all bigger jobs than a reseal.