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External & façade joints in Pollokshields, Glasgow
Our applicators work in Pollokshields on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
How we handle external mastic in Pollokshields
As ARBOMaster approved applicators, we choose exterior sealants to suit the joint and the surfaces. Porous or awkward surfaces are primed where the sealant needs it, and we don’t skip that step. If you have sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render and panel joints letting water in, we can help.
Gutters and downpipes on tall city tenements are a long way up, and a slow drip can stain and soak the stone for a long time before it’s spotted. For a building in Pollokshields, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Pollokshields and across Glasgow.
- Place
- Pollokshields (G41, G42, G5)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for external mastic
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Want a quote for external mastic? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
If you manage several properties in or around Pollokshields, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
The process
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Pollokshields, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
For external mastic in Pollokshields, 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.
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Common questions in Pollokshields
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Pollokshields West station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you do external mastic in Pollokshields?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Pollokshields is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Where do you work from?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before applying anything new.
How much does external mastic cost in Pollokshields?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. Mortar locks the joint solid, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead. Use a flexible sealant with backing rod.
Walls and rooflines in Pollokshields
With historic houses such as Pollok House (about 1.8 miles south-west) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Pollokshields as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older brick and stone need a sealant that suits them, at the right joint depth. 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 live in an older home near Trinity U.F Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. For landlords with property near Pollokshields West station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Pollokshields is about 1 mile south of Glasgow, in Glasgow. For external mastic in and around Pollokshields, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Glasgow. We cover 183 towns and villages across Glasgow, large and small.
Jobs for external mastic in G41, G42 and G5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Bruce Road, Minard Road and Leslie Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Strathbungo (1 mile south-east), Crossmyloof (1 mile south-west), Kinning Park (1 mile north-west), Govanhill (1 mile east) and Crosshill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dowanhill (3 miles north), North Kelvinside (3 miles north), Partickhill (3 miles north-west), Kelvinside (3 miles north), Hyndland (3 miles north-west) and Wyndford (3 miles north).
What’s near Pollokshields
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shawlands Academy, Glasgow Women's Library and 51 pub. Nearby too are Queen's Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Our Lady and St Margaret's Primary School (0.7 miles north). Pollokshields has its own railway station: Pollokshields West station. Other landmarks nearby include Princes Square (1.6 miles north-east) and Scotland Street School Museum (0.7 miles north). Open spaces near Pollokshields include Hogganfield Loch and Cathkin Braes.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What sealant work can’t fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. Sealant will not put right:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Cracked brickwork or render that needs a builder or plasterer
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Pollokshields
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
Different surfaces, different methods
Copings and trims
Joints in copings, parapets and trims are exposed to the worst of the weather. We reseal them with an exterior sealant suited to the material.
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. A sound joint keeps the render dry behind.
Towns and villages near Pollokshields
Also in Pollokshields
Do you need external mastic in Pollokshields?
UV, rain and frost all age exterior sealant. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the joint eventually tears or comes away from one side.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Failed seals between different materials
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
If you look after a building such as Craigholme School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What product goes in the joint
- What the cure time is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What guarantee comes with the work