Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Poolewe, Highland
External mastic across Poolewe and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
About our external mastic in Poolewe
A movement joint is only as good as its depth. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, leaving it bonded to two faces so it can move with the wall. We work on façade panels, joints between brick and frames and copings & trims, and people most often call us about plants rooting in failed movement joints and joints with sealant missing in places.
Older stone buildings need a sealant that suits the stone, not an acetoxy product that can mark or attack it. On newer homes, the movement joints and roofline trims are what need watching.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Poolewe (IV22)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Look over the joints every year, ideally after winter
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
Keep the joints clear of soil, plants and climbing growth. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick.
When to call us in Poolewe
UV, rain and frost all age exterior sealant. Over the years it hardens, cracks on the surface and loses its give, so the next time the wall moves, it splits or pulls away.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
Whether the job is in Poolewe itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- The length of the guarantee
What happens if it’s left?
It often makes sense to reseal all the failing joints on an elevation together. Joints of the same age tend to fail together, and access only has to be arranged once. Around Poolewe, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. 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.
- We apply the sealant, tool it and check the whole run.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
What external mastic looks like in Poolewe
Poolewe is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Poolewe is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, so there’s plenty of rain for movement joints and outside wall joints to keep out.
Around Poolewe, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Poolewe is in Highland. Across the IV22 area, we can carry out external mastic at your property. 253 places in Highland are on our list.
All of IV22 is covered for external mastic. Local streets include Cliffton, Sydney's Way and St Maelrubha Close. Other places close to Poolewe include Gairloch (4 miles south-west), Inverasdale (4 miles north-west), Lonemore (5 miles south-west), Aultbea (5 miles north) and Àird (5 miles north). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Poolewe
Green spaces nearby include Lochan Feoir.
What the job involves on each surface
Brickwork movement joints
People sometimes point up a brick movement joint by mistake. If that’s happened, we rake it out and reseal it properly if the joint can be cleared.
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. A sound joint keeps the render dry behind and helps it last.
Poolewe: your questions answered
Does the coastal weather in Poolewe affect outside sealant?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Is Poolewe within the area you cover?
Yes. Poolewe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
Do you use backing rod?
We fit closed-cell backing rod wherever the joint depth needs controlling. It sets the sealant depth and prevents three-sided bonding, so the joint can move.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first.
What does external mastic cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Render that’s blown, hollow or coming away
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Brickwork movement joints
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames