Edinburgh · Scotland
External & façade joints in Murrayfield, Edinburgh
We cover Murrayfield for sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
External mastic for homes and businesses in Murrayfield
Getting the depth right is half the job. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, leaving it bonded to two faces so it can move with the wall. We work on concrete & block, copings & trims and joints between brick and frames, and the jobs we see most are moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and joints with sealant missing in places.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. In Murrayfield, those joints dry out over time and let water in behind the render or cladding.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Murrayfield (EH12, EH4, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
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What affects the quote in Murrayfield
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The amount of work
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage.
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Murrayfield, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Murrayfield: your questions answered
Does the coastal weather in Murrayfield affect outside sealant?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
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 we start.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. We cut out the old sealant, prepare both faces and reseal with a flexible exterior product. The colour is chosen to suit.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can a movement joint be filled with mortar?
No. A mortar-filled joint can’t move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. Use a flexible sealant with backing rod.
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. We prime where the product needs it.
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. Where one has been mortared, we cut it out and reseal it with sealant where it can be done safely.
Outside joints around Murrayfield
Murrayfield is within about 2 miles of 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. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
If you look after a building such as The Mary Erskine School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Rented homes near Haymarket station change hands often, and outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Murrayfield is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Murrayfield can book us for external mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
All of EH12, EH4 and EH11 is within our area for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Baird Avenue, Ellersly Road and Campbell Road and the roads around them. We also cover Saughtonhall (1 mile south), Roseburn (1 mile east), Ravelston (1 mile north), Beechmount (1 mile south-west) and Balgreen (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Dumbiedykes (3 miles east) and Newington (3 miles east).
Near you in Murrayfield
We work in homes and buildings around St Columba's Parish Church, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Balgreen Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St George's School (0.6 miles north-east), Saughton Park (0.8 miles south) and Roseburn Bar (0.5 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Craigcrook Castle (1 mile north-west) and Murrayfield Experience (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
Do you need external mastic in Murrayfield?
Sometimes a movement joint was filled with mortar or a rigid filler, often by someone who didn’t know what it was for. With the joint locked solid, the movement turns into cracks elsewhere in the wall.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
In the older streets around Murrayfield Parish Church, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Questions to ask before you book
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the colour is chosen
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Structural movement, which needs a surveyor or engineer
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
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels