East Lothian · Scotland
Pencaitland External Mastic
External mastic across Pencaitland and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint
Different surfaces, different methods
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a sealant that stretches easily protects the edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
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.
External mastic for homes and businesses in Pencaitland
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 weathered mastic that no longer stretches and joints where the bead has come unstuck, we can put it right, on copings & trims, façade panels and joints between brick and frames alike.
In and around a place like Pencaitland, 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 something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Pencaitland (EH34)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Your questions about external mastic in Pencaitland
Do you cover smaller places like Pencaitland?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Prestonpans station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, 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.
What is a movement joint?
It’s a deliberate gap that lets the wall expand and contract without cracking. It should be filled with flexible sealant, never mortar.
Do you use backing rod?
Backing rod goes into deeper joints as a matter of course. It controls the depth and stops the sealant bonding to the back.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Will there be a smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
What happens if it’s left?
Sealing over the top of old mastic doesn’t hold for long. The new layer can’t bond properly to old, weathered material, so the old joint is cut out fully first. In a place like Pencaitland, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why us?
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- We agree the colour with you first
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
How we quote for external mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
If you’re in Pencaitland and need external mastic, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
What we do, step by step
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a place like Pencaitland, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- The faces are brushed clean and primed where the product requires it.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Honest limits
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. Sealant will not put right:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Outside joints around Pencaitland
Historic houses like Hamilton House (about 4.6 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Pencaitland has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
If you let a flat or house near Prestonpans station, outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets. Hamilton House, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pencaitland, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Pencaitland is about 3 miles south-east of Tranent, in East Lothian. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Pencaitland is covered for external mastic, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Pencaitland is one of 48 places in East Lothian where we work for external mastic. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby (12 miles or so).
Here we cover the EH34 postcode area for external mastic. Local streets include Huntlaw Road, Woodhall Road and Lempockwells Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Wester Pencaitland (1 mile south-west), Easter Pencaitland (1 mile east), New Winton (2 miles north-west), East Saltoun (2 miles east) and Ormiston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Musselburgh (7 miles west), Haddington (5 miles north-east), Tranent (3 miles north-west), North Berwick (12 miles north-east), Prestonpans (5 miles north-west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Pencaitland
For rail, the closest station is Prestonpans station, roughly 4.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Roodlands General Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Saltoun Hall (1.1 miles east).
Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.