Moray · Scotland
Portgordon External Mastic
External mastic for Portgordon, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Joints with sealant missing in places
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
- Point out the joints to other trades
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Splits, gaps at the edges or plants in the joint are early warning signs.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. Over time it can mean damp inside, stained render or frost-damaged brick.
External mastic for homes and businesses in Portgordon
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Portgordon, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean joint faces and the right depth. Common call-outs are for sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render and joints pointed up with cement by mistake, across render & cladding joints, copings & trims and joints between brick and frames.
Across smaller places in Scotland, stone and harled cottages, farm buildings and newer houses often stand exposed to wind and rain. Gutter joints and wall joints take a battering.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Portgordon (AB56)
- Region
- Moray
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation from start to finish. Somewhere like Portgordon may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
FAQs for Portgordon
Is Portgordon in your area for external mastic?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Portgordon is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Portgordon?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth of the sealant and stops it sticking to the back of the joint. Then the sealant bonds to two faces and can move.
How often do external joints need resealing?
There’s no fixed answer: sunny, exposed elevations and busy joints wear faster. Check them each year and reseal when they split or harden. Our work comes with a 12-month guarantee.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
A vertical gap in a long brick wall is normally a movement joint. It lets the bricks expand without cracking.
Should I try DIY first?
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.
Outside joints around Portgordon
Portgordon is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface.
In and around Portgordon, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Portgordon is about 2 miles south-west of Buckie, in Moray. Portgordon gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Portgordon is one of 58 places in Moray where we work for external mastic. We also work in Aberdeen, about 48 miles from Portgordon.
Here we cover the AB56 postcode area for external mastic. If you need external mastic at a property on Station Road, Richmond Terrace and Crown Terrace or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Arradoul (1 mile east), Buckie (2 miles north-east), Upper Dallachy (2 miles south-west), Nether Dallachy (2 miles west) and Bogmoor (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Elgin (11 miles west), Lossiemouth (11 miles west), Keith (9 miles south), Ashgrove (11 miles west), Portknockie (6 miles north-east) and Cullen (8 miles east). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Around Portgordon
Well-known places in the area include Gordon Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Seafield Hospital (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Lake.
Also near Portgordon
What else we do in Portgordon
Common problems we fix in Portgordon
A lot of failed joints come down to preparation: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The new sealant then lets go long before it should.
People generally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Failed seals between different materials
Schools such as Buckie High School are buildings too, and movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What the cure time is
Quotes for external mastic in Portgordon
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The size of the job
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- The number of rooms or windows
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
What happens if it’s left?
Done well, a resealed joint is a neat, straight line that suits the wall. A rushed bead with no backing looks untidy and does not last so it’s worth doing right. In a place like Portgordon, 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 each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Portgordon
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Portgordon
For anyone letting property in or around Portgordon, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.