Dundee · Scotland
External & façade joints in Invergowrie, Dundee
External mastic in Invergowrie from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Panel joints letting water in
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
About our external mastic in Invergowrie
We cut out failed sealant, set the joint depth with closed-cell backing rod and reseal with a low-modulus exterior sealant. We pick a colour that sits well with the wall. If you are dealing with cracked joints where brick meets render or frames and weathered mastic that no longer stretches, we can put it right.
Gutters and downpipes on tall city tenements are a long way up, and a slow drip can stain and soak the stone for a long time before it’s spotted. In Invergowrie, access needs planning, and work on shared parts may need the other owners’ agreement.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Invergowrie (DD2)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Invergowrie
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Brickwork movement joints
- Copings & trims
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Make sure movement joints aren’t pointed over
- Check external joints each spring
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
Also near Invergowrie
What else we do in Invergowrie
Different surfaces, different methods
Cladding and façade panels
Where a cladding system has its own specified sealant, we follow it, or one the system allows. Tell us what the building has when you get in touch.
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 if the joint can be cleared.
Signs you need external mastic in Invergowrie
Every building moves. Clay bricks expand slightly over their life, concrete and block shrink, and everything moves with temperature and wet. The sealant in the movement joints takes that strain.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
Rented homes near Invergowrie station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured?
- What the cure time is
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What guarantee comes with the work
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
How we quote for external mastic
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
The cost depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Every job is quoted individually. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
External mastic in Invergowrie: local notes
Invergowrie is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Historic houses like Camperdown House (about 1.4 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Invergowrie has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Souls Episcopal Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. If you look after a building such as Menzieshill High School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Invergowrie is about 3 miles west of Dundee, in Dundee. Jobs in Invergowrie get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 50 places across Dundee, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the DD2 postcode area for external mastic. You’ll find streets such as Main Street, Station Road and Dykes of Gray Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Invergowrie, we cover Gowrie Park (1 mile east), Liff (1 mile north-west), Charleston (1 mile east), Ninewells (1 mile south-east) and Menzieshill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dundee (3 miles east), Broughty Ferry (8 miles east), Stobswell (4 miles east), Monifieth (9 miles east), Blackness (3 miles east) and Barnhill (8 miles east).
What’s near Invergowrie
For rail, the closest station is Invergowrie station, roughly 1 mile south. Nearby you’ll also find Tayside Medical History Museum (3 miles east) and Fowlis Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Piperdam Loch and Trottick Mill Ponds.
Questions from Invergowrie
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Invergowrie usually arranged?
It normally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you work for landlords with property near Invergowrie station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is it OK to fill a movement joint with cement?
No. Mortar locks the joint solid, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. Use a flexible sealant with backing rod.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you come to Invergowrie?
Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
Can you match the colour of my brickwork?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We choose the closest to your brick or render so the joint doesn’t draw the eye.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Invergowrie, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.