Edinburgh · Scotland
External & façade joints in Newbridge, Edinburgh
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Newbridge, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
External mastic in Newbridge, done properly
Ground-floor and low-level joints are straightforward to reach. For joints higher up, give us some details of the building and we’ll confirm what access is needed. If you have joints pointed up with cement by mistake and gaps where render, brick and frames meet, we can help, on concrete & block, brickwork movement joints and render & cladding joints alike.
Stone walls need a stone-friendly sealant, as acetoxy products can attack some stone. On newer homes, the movement joints and roofline trims are what need watching.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Newbridge (EH28)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Newbridge buildings and the weather
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look. Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex.
If you live in an older home near Kirkliston Parish Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Gateway station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. If you look after a building such as Clifton Hall School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Newbridge is about 5 miles north-east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Newbridge to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 8 miles from Newbridge.
We cover every part of EH28 for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Bridge Street, Edinburgh Road and Chariot Drive or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Kirkliston (1 mile north), West Clifton (2 miles south-west), Wilkieston (2 miles south), Linburn (3 miles south) and Winchburgh (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (8 miles east), Leith (10 miles east), Bonnington (9 miles east), Greenside (9 miles east), Broughton (9 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Near you in Newbridge
For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Illieston Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Broxburn Community Museum (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Dundas Loch.
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
Render has movement joints and stop beads that need sealing. We reseal them with a flexible exterior sealant that suits the render colour.
Concrete and blockwork
Wide joints in concrete need the depth controlling carefully. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it so the sealant is not too deep.
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FAQs for Newbridge
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Gateway station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is Newbridge in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Newbridge is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. A mortar-filled joint cannot move, so the movement cracks the wall elsewhere. It needs a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we’ll quote it together.
How long does the job take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
How we quote for external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The rough size of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
We quote each job on its own. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work usually takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Around Newbridge, distance and access matter more than parking. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- We cut out the old mastic and rake out anything in the joint.
- Joint faces are cleaned back and primed if the sealant needs it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the 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.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
Small splits are the time to act. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal with no damage behind it to deal with.
Why it’s worth doing now in Newbridge
A low-modulus sealant is chosen because it moves without pulling hard at the edges. That matters on brick, render and concrete, which can be weaker at the face. Too stiff a sealant can pull at the edges and break them. In a place like Newbridge, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why Newbridge customers choose us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Full insurance on every job
- Colour picked to suit the job
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