Orkney Islands · Scotland
External & façade joints in Gorseness, Orkney Islands
External mastic in Gorseness from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Joints with sealant missing in places
How we handle external mastic in Gorseness
Low-level joints can normally be done from the ground. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we’ll confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. We work on render & cladding joints, façade panels and joints between brick and frames, and the jobs we see most are panel joints letting water in and joints pointed up with cement by mistake.
In and around a place like Gorseness, many buildings face open ground and take the full weather. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Gorseness (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Ask before painting over external sealant
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
Act while the splits are small. At that stage it’s a simple cut out and reseal before water has had years to get in.
Other services in Gorseness
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
What affects the quote in Gorseness
You will get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The type of property
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Roughly how big the job is
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Gorseness
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Outdoor work around Gorseness 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.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
Why act early in Gorseness
An open joint keeps letting water into the wall with every downpour. In cold weather, frost can damage wet brick and render, so the damage spreads beyond the joint. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Why us?
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Tidy, careful work
- Every job guaranteed for a year
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
Outside joints around Gorseness
Gorseness is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In the older streets around North Hackland Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. In and around Gorseness, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Gorseness is about 6 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Gorseness get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our the Orkney Islands coverage runs to 51 places, and Gorseness is one of them.
Every address in KW17 is within our area for external mastic. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Isbister (2 miles south-west), Tingwall (2 miles north-west), Norseman (2 miles south-west), Settiscarth (3 miles west) and Balfour (5 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Around Gorseness
A little further out are Langskaill House (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Trumland RSPB reserve and Loch of Brockan.
Gorseness questions
Will you come out to Gorseness?
Yes. Gorseness is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Gorseness?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Most straight vertical gaps in brickwork are movement joints. It gives the wall room to move.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
What colours does the sealant come in?
Exterior sealants are made in a range of colours, from greys and browns to whites and stone shades. We pick the one that suits your wall best so it does not stand out.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
Do you seal joints where cladding meets other materials?
Yes. The old joint is removed, both surfaces cleaned and primed where needed, and a flexible sealant applied. We pick a colour that works with both materials.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we’re fully insured.
Surface by surface
Copings and trims
Coping joints that leak let water straight down into the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
Brickwork movement joints
Clay brickwork grows slightly over its life and moves with the weather. That movement goes into the joint, so its sealant has to stay flexible.