Highland · Scotland
Inverlochy External Mastic
External mastic for Inverlochy and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Panel joints letting water in
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a place like Inverlochy, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
External mastic in Inverlochy
For buildings in Inverlochy, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. The preparation is the same whatever the wall: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. We work on joints between brick and frames, brickwork movement joints and copings & trims, and people most often call us about cracked joints where brick meets render or frames and leaking joints around cladding and façade panels.
External sealant needs dry surfaces, so outdoor work around Inverlochy is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every wall and roofline.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Inverlochy (PH33)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Inverlochy
Also in Inverlochy
Surface by surface
Cladding and façade panels
If the façade has a specified sealant, that is what we use, or one the system allows. Send us any details you have about the façade.
Copings and trims
Metal and stone copings both move with temperature, so a flexible sealant suits them best.
Leave it or put it right?
Running new sealant over the old bead rarely lasts. New sealant does not bond well to old, weathered sealant, so we always take the old sealant out. 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Inverlochy
- We never seal over old sealant
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
When to call us in Inverlochy
Many joints fail because they were sealed too deep or with nothing behind them. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it cannot stretch and tears as soon as the joint widens.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
If you let a flat or house near Fort William station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
What your quote should include
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- The length of the guarantee
When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Damp that is not coming from the joint
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
What affects the cost of external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The type of sealant required
- The amount of work
- The number of rooms or windows
- Mould in or behind the old joints
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Walls and rooflines in Inverlochy
Inverlochy is within about 2 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep. If you look after a building such as Lochaber High School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Inverlochy is about 32 miles north-east of Oban, in Highland. Inverlochy gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, Inverlochy among them. There’s also a page for Glasgow, roughly 74 miles from Inverlochy.
Every address in PH33 is covered for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Croft Road, North Road and Nevis Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Inverlochy, we cover Taobh Lochaidh (1 mile north), Fort William (1 mile south-west), Caol (1 mile north), Banbhaidh (1 mile north) and Corpach (2 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Inverlochy
Around Inverlochy, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Black Parks, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar and The Great Glen pub. Inverlochy’s nearest station is Fort William station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are West Highland Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Inverlochy Castle Hotel (2 miles north-east).
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Inverlochy and across Highland. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured.
FAQs for Inverlochy
Do you work for landlords with property near Fort William station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Inverlochy within the area you cover?
Yes. Inverlochy is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you use backing rod?
Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth of the sealant and stops it sticking to the back of the joint. That way it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch.
What is a movement joint?
Most straight vertical gaps in brickwork are movement joints. It gives the wall room to move.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No, not where the gap is a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose. We will reseal it with a flexible sealant.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
How long should I leave it?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll tell you how long to leave the joint.