Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Kirkton of Craig External Mastic
Professional external mastic in and around Kirkton of Craig, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
External mastic in Kirkton of Craig
We cut out failed sealant, set the joint depth with closed-cell backing rod and reseal with a low-modulus exterior sealant. The colour is chosen to suit the brick or render. We work on render & cladding joints, joints between brick and frames and concrete & block, and people most often call us about joints pointed up with cement by mistake and water getting into walls through failed joints.
In and around a place like Kirkton of Craig, many buildings face open ground and take the full weather. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard, so they need a sealant that moves with the building.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Kirkton of Craig (DD10)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Kirkton of Craig: your questions answered
Will you come out to Kirkton of Craig?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you work for landlords with property near Montrose station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you work at height?
Each building is different. Send us pictures and a rough idea of the height and we’ll confirm how they can be reached safely.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
What else we do in Kirkton of Craig
What we’re called out for in Kirkton of Craig
Sunlight, wet weather and frost wear exterior sealant down. In time it goes hard, crazes on the surface and stops stretching, so the joint eventually tears or comes away from one side.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
Managing a site like Montrose Academy? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Are they insured?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How the colour is chosen
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Outdoor work around Kirkton of Craig 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.
- We look at every joint and agree a colour to suit the wall.
- We take out the old sealant until the faces are sound.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- We gun in low-modulus sealant and tool it neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Advice
How we quote for external mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Want a quote for external mastic? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.
Landlord and commercial work in Kirkton of Craig
If you manage several properties in or around Kirkton of Craig, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Leave it or put it right?
Done well, a resealed joint is a neat, straight line that suits the wall. A hurried job with smeared edges and no backing looks worse and fails sooner. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Why Kirkton of Craig clients choose us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- One-year guarantee on every job
- We’re fully insured
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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.
Honest limits
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Damp that isn’t coming from the joint
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Copings & trims
- Concrete & block
What external mastic looks like in Kirkton of Craig
Kirkton of Craig is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
In the older streets around Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. For landlords with property near Montrose station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Kirkton of Craig is about 2 miles south of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Kirkton of Craig or further out, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. We cover 161 towns and villages across Aberdeenshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Dundee, about 24 miles away.
All of DD10 is within our area for external mastic. We also cover Ferryden (1 mile north-east), Montrose (2 miles north), Hillside (4 miles north), Inverkeilor (5 miles south-west) and Craigo (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Laurencekirk (10 miles north), Inverbervie (13 miles north-east) and Johnshaven (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Kirkton of Craig
The nearest railway station is Montrose station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Montrose Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Dunninald Castle (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Duns Dish and Montrose Basin.