Aberdeen · Scotland
External & façade joints in Newmachar, Aberdeen
External mastic across Newmachar and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Keep water from gutters off the wall
- Wash walls gently around the sealant
- Check external joints each spring
Don’t let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Anything that holds water against the joint wears it out sooner.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage which cost more to put right than the joint.
How we handle external mastic in Newmachar
Low-level joints can generally be done from the ground. For joints higher up, give us some details of the building and we will confirm what’s needed to reach them safely. If you’re dealing with hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving and rigid filler in a joint that should flex, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In and around a place like Newmachar, many buildings face open ground and take the full weather. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Newmachar (AB21)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Newmachar: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Dyce station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover Newmachar for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Newmachar is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. Cement or mortar cannot stretch. If it has already been filled, we can usually cut it out and reseal it.
What is backing rod for?
The foam is closed-cell backing rod. It keeps the sealant at the right depth and bonded to the sides only.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
A movement joint is a planned break in the wall that absorbs expansion and shrinkage. It’s sealed with a flexible sealant, not mortar.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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.
When to call us in Newmachar
Buildings move more than people expect. 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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
In the older streets around Newmachar Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
- How much experience the applicator has
- The length of the guarantee
Landlord and commercial work in Newmachar
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
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What the job involves on each surface
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.
Render joints
Water behind render can lead to blown patches. Resealing the joints early keeps water out.
Why it’s worth doing now in Newmachar
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 Newmachar, small leaks are easy to put off, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The visit itself usually takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, depending on the size of the job. Around Newmachar, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- 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.
- Backing rod sized to the joint goes in to set the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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What external mastic looks like in Newmachar
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Aberdeen is known as the Granite City, and granite is hard and dense, so any sealant against it needs clean, sound edges to grip.
Rented homes near Dyce station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside. Managing a site like New Machar Primary School? Then movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Newmachar is about 7 miles east of Inverurie, in Aberdeen. Every kind of property in Newmachar can book us for external mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 63 places across Aberdeen, large and small. Our Aberdeen page covers work nearby (8 miles or so).
Every address in AB21 is covered for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Station Road, Elrick Gardens and Disblair Avenue or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. If you are just outside Newmachar, we cover Kinmundy (1 mile south), Kingseat (1 mile east), Whitecairns (2 miles east), Corsehill (3 miles south-east) and Udny Station (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aberdeen (8 miles south), Rosemount (8 miles south), Berryden (8 miles south), Ferryhill (9 miles south), New Aberdeen (9 miles south-east) and Dyce (4 miles south).
Around Newmachar
The closest station to Newmachar is Dyce station, about 4.1 miles south. Nearby you will also find Kingseat Hospital (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Newmachar include Corby Loch and Temple Hill.