Edinburgh · Scotland
External & façade joints in Redhall, Edinburgh
External mastic across Redhall and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
External mastic in Redhall
Movement joints let brickwork, render and cladding expand and shrink without cracking. The sealant in it has to stretch and squeeze for years, and when it fails, the wall takes the strain and water finds a way in. If you have water getting into walls through failed joints and panel joints letting water in, we can help.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. Around Redhall, as anywhere, those joints dry out and crack over time, letting water behind the face of the building.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Location
- Redhall (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What external mastic looks like in Redhall
Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. The title deeds set out which parts are common. Historic houses like Whitefoord House (about 3.7 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Redhall 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.
Managing a site like Merchiston Castle School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 3.7 miles north-east, show how far back building around Redhall goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Redhall is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Redhall gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Redhall is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for external mastic.
Jobs for external mastic in EH14, EH11 and EH13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Katesmill Road and the roads around them. With the A71 close by, Redhall is easy for our applicators to reach. If you are just outside Redhall, we cover Parkhead (1 mile north-west), Longstone (1 mile west), Kingsknowe (1 mile south-west), Chesser (1 mile north-east) and Saughton (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Redhall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Balgreen Primary School, Cross Keys Tavern and Saughton Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Redhall itself: Kingsknowe station. A little further out are Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
What else we do in Redhall
Different surfaces, different methods
Concrete and blockwork
Big joints in concrete need careful depth control. Backing rod sized to the joint sets it so the sealant is not too deep.
Copings and trims
Copings expand and contract through the day, so the joints need a sealant that stays flexible.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
If you manage several properties in or around Redhall, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
What we’re called out for in Redhall
Some movement joints have been pointed up with mortar. With the joint locked solid, the movement turns into cracks elsewhere in the wall.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
Letting a property close to Kingsknowe station? Then split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
- Is VAT in the price?
Quotes for external mastic in Redhall
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How much there is to do
- Access and height
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the property is
- The type of property
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
What we do, step by step
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a tenement in Redhall, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by checking each joint, agreeing the ones to redo and how we’ll reach them.
- The old mastic and anything lodged in the joint is removed.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
If you can see gaps, plants or bare sections in a joint, have it checked. Early work is quicker and leaves a better finish.
FAQs for Redhall
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Redhall?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Kingsknowe station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it won’t last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Why is there a gap in my brick wall?
Most straight vertical gaps in brickwork are movement joints. It lets the bricks expand without cracking and needs a flexible seal, not mortar.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you.
Do you work at height?
Each building is different. Send us pictures and a rough idea of the height.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Leave it or put it right?
Low-modulus sealants stretch easily, so they put less strain on the joint edges. That protects surfaces like brick, render and concrete. Too stiff a sealant can pull at the edges and break them. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why us?
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.