Edinburgh · Scotland
External & façade joints in Meadowbank, Edinburgh
External mastic across Meadowbank and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
How we handle external mastic in Meadowbank
For buildings in Meadowbank, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean, sound faces and a controlled depth. Typical jobs include brick movement joints where the sealant has split and joints pointed up with cement by mistake, on copings & trims, joints between brick and frames and brickwork movement joints.
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. For a building in Meadowbank, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Meadowbank (EH7, EH8, EH6)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Copings and trims
Coping and trim joints face rain and sun head on. Each is resealed with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete and block walls shrink as they dry and move with temperature. We reseal their joints with backing rod and a flexible product.
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How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Inside a flat in Meadowbank, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- Each joint is checked and the colour of the new sealant agreed.
- Failed sealant is removed back to clean, sound faces.
- Closed-cell backing rod is pushed in so the sealant bonds to two sides only.
- Primer is applied wherever the sealant needs it.
- A low-modulus exterior sealant is gunned in and tooled to a neat finish.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Meadowbank buildings and the weather
Meadowbank 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’s 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 failed outside joints work against that.
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Homes close to Duddingston Kirk include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Meadowbank is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH7, we can carry out external mastic at your property. Meadowbank is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for external mastic.
Work in EH7, EH8 and EH6 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. External mastic is available to properties on Abbey Lane, Easter Road and London Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Lochend (1 mile north), Jock's Lodge (1 mile east), Restalrig (1 mile north-east), Abbeyhill (1 mile west) and Willowbrae (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include West Coates (3 miles west), Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (4 miles west).
Near you in Meadowbank
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to London Street Primary School, Lochend Park and Leith Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include Public House (0.5 miles east) and Scottish Poetry Library (0.8 miles south-west). The closest station to Meadowbank is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Hibernian Football Club Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Signs you need external mastic in Meadowbank
Every building moves. Clay bricks expand slightly over their life, concrete and block shrink, and everything moves with temperature and wet. All of that ends up in the joint sealant.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
Managing a site like Mannafields Christian School? Then larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured?
- What preparation is included
- Is VAT in the price?
- When the joint can take water or movement
How we quote for external mastic
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number and length of the joints
- Mould in or behind the old joints
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The rough size of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Want a quote for external mastic? 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.
Questions from Meadowbank
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Meadowbank?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it will not last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Meadowbank, along with the rest of our area.
Do you seal joints where cladding meets other materials?
Yes. We cut out the old sealant, prepare both faces and reseal with a flexible exterior product. The colour is chosen to suit.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Don’t let climbing plants root in the sealant
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.
Gaps, plants or missing sealant in a joint are worth getting looked at. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.