Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland
External mastic across Kyle of Lochalsh and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
How we handle external mastic in Kyle of Lochalsh
We are ARBOMaster approved applicators, and each external joint gets a sealant suited to it. Some surfaces need a primer before sealing. We work on render & cladding joints, joints between brick and frames and brickwork movement joints, and people most often call us about plants rooting in failed movement joints and rigid filler in a joint that should flex.
Across smaller places in Scotland, stone and harled cottages, farm buildings and newer houses often stand exposed to wind and rain. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard, so they need a sealant that moves with the building.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Kyle of Lochalsh (IV40)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kyle of Lochalsh
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Kyle of Lochalsh, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Your questions about external mastic in Kyle of Lochalsh
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Kyle of Lochalsh station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Kyle of Lochalsh?
Yes. Kyle of Lochalsh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What is backing rod for?
That’s 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.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Can I do it myself?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Around Kyle of Lochalsh, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
What sealant work can’t fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
External mastic in Kyle of Lochalsh: local notes
Kyle of Lochalsh 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lochalsh School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Rented homes near Kyle of Lochalsh station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Kyle of Lochalsh (Gaelic: Chaol Loch Aillse) is in Highland. We provide external mastic to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kyle of Lochalsh, as part of our work across Highland. We cover 253 towns and villages across Highland.
Jobs for external mastic in IV40 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, Church Road and Main Street and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Kyleakin (1 mile south-west), Erbusaig (1 mile north), Drumbuie (2 miles north), Balmacara (3 miles east) and Reraig (3 miles east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landmarks near Kyle of Lochalsh
There’s a railway station in Kyle of Lochalsh itself: Kyle of Lochalsh station. A little further out are Bright Water Visitor Centre (0.8 miles south-west) and Duncraig Castle (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Kyle of Lochalsh includes Loch Scalpaidh and Glas Bheinn.
Why it’s worth doing now in Kyle of Lochalsh
Resealing a run of joints in one go is normally better than patching one at a time. They’ve weathered the same way, and access only has to be arranged once. In a place like Kyle of Lochalsh, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before we start.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Kyle of Lochalsh
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
What else we do in Kyle of Lochalsh
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
Once a joint cannot move, the wall finds another way, often as cracks near the joint. Resealing it early helps prevent that.
What affects the cost of external mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.