Edinburgh · Scotland
External & façade joints in Saughtonhall, Edinburgh
Our applicators work in Saughtonhall on sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
About our external mastic in Saughtonhall
Failed sealant is cut out, the depth set with closed-cell backing rod, and the joint resealed with a low-modulus sealant made for outside. We pick a colour that sits well with the wall so the joint doesn’t stand out. We work on brickwork movement joints, façade panels and concrete & block, and common reasons people get in touch are brick movement joints where the sealant has split and sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. Around Saughtonhall, 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 there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Saughtonhall (EH12, EH11, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Saughtonhall
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. Sealant bonded to three sides has nowhere to go and tears as soon as the joint widens.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
If you look after a building such as Balgreen Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cure time is
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What the job involves on each surface
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.
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. We prime where the product needs it.
Quotes for external mastic in Saughtonhall
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether the work is at height
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
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.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
For external mastic in Saughtonhall, 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.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Clear growth from the base of walls and joints
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Keep high-pressure jets off the joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we’ve said otherwise
If you have more work done on the wall, such as new render, cladding or an opening, show the contractor the movement joints. They must stay as flexible joints, never rendered or pointed over.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established.
Saughtonhall buildings and the weather
Saughtonhall 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. Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex.
For landlords with property near Slateford station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Murrayfield Parish Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Saughtonhall is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Saughtonhall to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Saughtonhall is one of them.
Jobs for external mastic in EH12, EH11 and EH3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. External mastic is available to properties on Gorgie Road, Whitson Road and Baird Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Balgreen (1 mile west), Beechmount (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile north), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Roseburn (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Around Saughtonhall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Roseburn Bar, St Columba's Parish Church and Scotus Academy. Nearby too are Gabrielle Keiller Library (1 mile north-east), Saughton Park (0.5 miles south) and St George's School (0.9 miles north-east). The closest station to Saughtonhall is Slateford station, roughly 1 mile south. Nearby you will also find Waverley Mall (2.4 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Saughtonhall include Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
When something else is needed
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Failed render or damaged cladding panels
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Adding movement joints to masonry that has none
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Render & cladding joints
- Façade panels
- Concrete & block
Questions from Saughtonhall
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slateford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect external mastic in Saughtonhall?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Do you cover Saughtonhall?
Yes. We cover Saughtonhall and the rest of Edinburgh, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. To book, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Will you leave a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Why do you put foam in the joint first?
Backing rod controls the sealant depth and keeps it off the back of the joint. Then the sealant bonds to two faces and can move.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building, and we explain the cure time before we leave. For a tenement in Saughtonhall, 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.
- 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.
- We fit closed-cell backing rod to control the depth.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting 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.