Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Pitlochry External Mastic
External mastic for Pitlochry, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
External mastic for homes and businesses in Pitlochry
Failed sealant is cut out, the depth set with closed-cell backing rod, and the joint resealed with a low-modulus sealant made for outside. We pick a colour that sits well with the wall so the joint doesn’t stand out. We are often asked to deal with moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left and rigid filler in a joint that should flex, across concrete & block, joints between brick and frames and copings & trims.
Stone walls need a stone-friendly sealant, as acetoxy products can attack some stone. Newer houses need their movement joints and roofline trims kept sound.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Pitlochry and across Perth and Kinross.
- Place
- Pitlochry (PH16)
- Region
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Pitlochry
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. Sealant bonded to three sides has nowhere to go and rips as the joint opens.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Panel joints letting water in
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
Homes close to Pitlochry Church of Scotland include some older properties, and old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
Before booking anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Walk round the building once a year and look at the joints
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
Keep pressure washers away from the sealant. A strong jet can damage the edges of the bead over time.
Small splits are the time to act. Then it’s a straightforward cut-out and reseal with no damage behind it to deal with.
What happens if it’s left?
A properly done movement joint is an even line in a colour that suits the wall. A hurried job with smeared edges and no backing looks worse and fails sooner, so it pays to do it properly once. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why us?
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 12-month guarantee on every job
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. Somewhere like Pitlochry may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- The joint faces are cleaned and primed where the sealant needs it.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Also near Pitlochry
Other services in Pitlochry
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
What affects the cost of external mastic
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Any working-time requirements on site
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
- The type of property
- The problem you’ve noticed
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Pitlochry buildings and the weather
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex.
For landlords with property near Pitlochry station, split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Pitlochry is about 17 miles north-west of Blairgowrie and Rattray, in Perth and Kinross. Every kind of property in Pitlochry can book us for external mastic. The work is guaranteed for a year. Pitlochry is one of 107 places in Perth and Kinross where we work for external mastic. You can also see our page for Dundee, roughly 33 miles from Pitlochry.
We cover every part of the PH16 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Station Road and Well Brae and the roads around them. Pitlochry sits on or near the A924, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Port na Craig (1 mile south), Moulin (1 mile north), Grandtully (4 miles south-west), Ballinluig (4 miles south-east) and Little Ballinluig (4 miles south-west). Pitlochry is one of the larger places we cover in Perth and Kinross.
Near you in Pitlochry
Typical jobs here are in homes near Faskally Forest and The Old Mill Inn and the streets around them. Pitlochry has its own railway station: Pitlochry station. Well-known places in the area include Pitlochry Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Atholl Palace Museum (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around Pitlochry includes Loch na Bà.
Pitlochry questions
Do you cover smaller places like Pitlochry?
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.
Can you do external mastic in Pitlochry?
Yes, Pitlochry is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
How much does external mastic cost in Pitlochry?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Brickwork, render and cladding all move a little, so long walls have planned gaps to take that movement. The gap is sealed with a flexible sealant over backing rod.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
How the job changes by surface
Copings and trims
Joints in copings, parapets and trims are exposed to the worst of the weather. Each is resealed with a weatherproof, flexible sealant.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete faces can be dusty and porous, so preparation is key. A primer goes on where the product requires one.