Edinburgh · Scotland
External & façade joints in Newington, Edinburgh
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Newington, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
External mastic in Newington, done properly
We are ARBOMaster approved applicators, and each external joint gets a sealant suited to it. Some surfaces need a primer before sealing and we use one wherever it does. Common call-outs are for failed sealant between panels on a façade and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render, across façade panels, joints between brick and frames and concrete & block.
Stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities share their roof, gutters and outside walls between every flat in the building. In Newington, work on shared parts of a tenement is usually agreed between owners, often with a factor arranging it.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Newington (EH9, EH8, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you before anything rubs against it. Most exterior sealants skin fast but take longer to cure right through.
Once a joint cannot move, the wall finds another way, often as cracks near the joint. Resealing it early helps prevent that.
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The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Inside a flat in Newington, 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.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we will reach them.
- 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.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied and tooled in a colour to suit the wall.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What sealant work can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Joints between brick and frames
External mastic in Newington: local notes
Newington is within about 3 miles of 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. With historic houses such as Whitefoord House (about 1.1 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Newington as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth.
In the older streets around Salisbury Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Managing a site like St Trinnean's School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Newington is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Newington to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Jobs for external mastic in EH9, EH8 and EH16 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Lauder Road, Cobden Road and Meadow Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Newington include St Leonard's (1 mile north-east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south-west), Sciennes (1 mile west), Mayfield (1 mile south-east) and The Grange (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), Southhouse (3 miles south) and Newhaven (3 miles north).
What’s near Newington
We work in homes and buildings around National Museums Scotland Library, The Meadows and Duddingston Kirk and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Sciennes Primary School (under half a mile west), 1 pub (less than half a mile north) and Royal Blind School (0.5 miles south). Newington’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east) and Deaconess Hospital (0.6 miles north). The countryside around Newington includes Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
Surface by surface
Concrete and blockwork
Big joints in concrete need careful depth control. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it and keep the sealant to the right depth.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Wherever two materials meet, they move differently. A flexible sealant bridges the two so neither cracks the other.
What affects the cost of external mastic
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The address or postcode of the job
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job.
What we’re called out for in Newington
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it cannot stretch and rips as the joint opens.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Panel joints letting water in
- Failed seals between different materials
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
What to look for in a quote
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What product goes in the joint
- What preparation is included
- What insurance they hold
For landlords 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.
FAQs for Newington
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Newington get organised?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are generally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What does external mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. The old joint is removed, both surfaces cleaned and primed where needed, and a flexible sealant applied. We pick a colour that works with both materials.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.