Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Ruisgarry External Mastic
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for homes and businesses in Ruisgarry and across Na h-Eileanan Siar. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Panel joints letting water in
External mastic in Ruisgarry
On houses, flats and commercial buildings across Ruisgarry, we reseal joints in brickwork, render, cladding and façade panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean joint faces and the right depth. We work on copings & trims, concrete & block and render & cladding joints, and common reasons people get in touch are rain getting behind render or cladding at a joint and joints with sealant missing in places.
External sealant needs dry surfaces, so outdoor work around Ruisgarry is planned around the weather. Let us know about access to every wall and roofline.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Ruisgarry (HS6)
- Wider area
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Ruisgarry: your questions answered
Is external mastic in a coastal place like Ruisgarry any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Is Ruisgarry in your area for external mastic?
Yes, Ruisgarry 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.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we’re fully insured.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
Quotes for external mastic in Ruisgarry
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The amount of work
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
External mastic in Ruisgarry: local notes
Ruisgarry is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, so there’s plenty of rain for movement joints and outside wall joints to keep out.
Whether the job is in Ruisgarry itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish. In and around Ruisgarry, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Ruisgarry (Gaelic: Ruisigearraidh) is in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Ruisgarry can book us for external mastic, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Na h-Eileanan Siar coverage runs to 87 places, Ruisgarry among them.
All of HS6 is within our area for external mastic. Nearby, we also carry out external mastic in Clachan Shannda (4 miles south-west), Leverburgh (6 miles north-east), An t-Ob (7 miles north-east), Lochmaddy (8 miles south) and Locheport (12 miles south). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Ruisgarry
The countryside around Ruisgarry includes Little Loch Borve and Borve Hill.
Different surfaces, different methods
Brickwork movement joints
Brick movement joints are often mistaken for a missing mortar line. Where one has been mortared, we cut it out and reseal it with sealant where it can be done safely.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Where a frame or panel meets masonry, water often finds a way in. The old joint is removed and a sealant that bonds to both sides goes in.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Outside jobs in Ruisgarry need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors is not affected.
- First, the joints are inspected and the access agreed.
- Every bit of old sealant and any mortar or debris is cut out.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Cracking across the wall rather than at a joint
- Movement that is more than a sealant joint can take
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brickwork movement joints
- Façade panels
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Concrete & block
- Copings & trims
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
Don’t let soil, plants or ivy build up against the new joints. Damp material against the sealant shortens its life.
Leave a failed movement joint and water keeps getting into the wall. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage, all bigger jobs than a reseal.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ruisgarry
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Ruisgarry, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.