Angus · Scotland
External Mastic in St Vigeans
Movement joints in St Vigeans need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Failed seals between different materials
Walls and rooflines in St Vigeans
St Vigeans is within about 2 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex.
If you look after a building such as Arbroath High School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. In the older streets around St Vigeans Church, old and new materials meet at the roofline and walls, which is where sealant earns its keep.
St Vigeans is about 1 mile north of Arbroath, in Angus. From the centre of St Vigeans to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. St Vigeans is one of 40 towns and villages in Angus where we work for external mastic. We also work in Dundee, around 17 miles away.
We cover every part of DD11 for external mastic and the streets around it. Streets in the area include St Vigeans Brae and Kirkstyle, all of which we cover. We also cover Arbroath (1 mile south), Colliston (2 miles north-west), Auchmithie (3 miles east), Inverkeilor (4 miles north) and Balmirmer (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Forfar (12 miles west), Carnoustie (7 miles south-west), Brechin (11 miles north), Hunter's Town (8 miles south-west), Gardynebourg (8 miles south-west) and West Haven (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near St Vigeans
The closest station to St Vigeans is Arbroath station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Arbroath Infirmary (1.6 miles south) and St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum (under half a mile west).
External mastic in St Vigeans
Ground-floor and low-level joints are straightforward to reach. Where joints are higher up, tell us about the building when you get in touch and we will confirm what access is needed. We work on concrete & block, façade panels and joints between brick and frames, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where render, brick and frames meet and joints with sealant missing in places.
Stone walls need a stone-friendly sealant, as acetoxy products can attack some stone. On newer homes, the movement joints and roofline trims are what need watching.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- St Vigeans (DD11)
- Wider area
- Angus
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start by walking round the building and agreeing the joints and the access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Common problems we fix in St Vigeans
Joints sealed without backing rod, or far too deep, rarely last. If the sealant sticks to the back as well as the sides, it can’t stretch and rips as the joint opens.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Damp patches traced to an open external joint
- Movement joints with cracked, split or missing sealant
- Panel joints letting water in
If you let a flat or house near Arbroath station, failed wall and movement joints let damp in, so they’re worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long to leave it before use
- Which colour the sealant will be
Your questions about external mastic in St Vigeans
Is St Vigeans within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Arbroath station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
What does external mastic cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Can you seal joints between two different materials?
Yes. We cut out the old sealant, prepare both faces and reseal with a flexible exterior product. We pick a colour that works with both materials.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No. Cement or mortar can’t stretch, so the joint stops doing its job. Where a joint has been mortared, it can often be raked out and sealed properly.
What information do you need?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Show decorators and builders where the movement joints are
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
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, all bigger jobs than a reseal.
Quotes for external mastic in St Vigeans
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
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.
What the job involves on each surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. We prepare both faces so the sealant bonds properly.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete and block walls shrink as they dry and move with temperature. We reseal their joints with backing rod and a flexible product.
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When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
- Cracks in the bricks or render themselves, away from the joints
- Walls that need new movement joints cut into them
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Brickwork movement joints
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.