Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Tomatin, Highland
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for Tomatin, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Sealant that has lost its bond to the brick or render
- Failed seals between different materials
About our external mastic in Tomatin
For buildings in Tomatin, we reseal external joints of all kinds, from brick movement joints to cladding panels. Every joint gets the same careful preparation: clean joint faces and the right depth. Typical jobs include movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant and panel joints letting water in, across joints between brick and frames, render & cladding joints and façade panels.
Across smaller places in Scotland, stone and harled cottages, farm buildings and newer houses often stand exposed to wind and rain. Outside joints on exposed walls work hard.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Tomatin (IV13)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Have failed joints looked at early
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Point out the joints to other trades
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
Only paint over the joint if we’ve confirmed the sealant can take paint. Many exterior sealants aren’t designed to be painted and spoil the finish.
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 so early resealing is worth it.
Towns and villages near Tomatin
What else we do in Tomatin
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
Tomatin questions
Can you do external mastic in Tomatin?
Yes, Tomatin is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is there a guarantee on external mastic in Tomatin?
All our work, in Tomatin and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Opening a window helps.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Should I point up the gap in my brickwork?
No, not if it’s a movement joint. Filling it with mortar defeats its purpose, and the wall may crack nearby. We will reseal it with a flexible sealant.
Do you work at height?
That depends on how high the joints are and the ground below. Ground-floor joints are simple; for higher work, tell us about the building and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
How we quote for external mastic
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The type of sealant required
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.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. For a place like Tomatin, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we look over the joints with you, agree which to renew and talk through access.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- We clean both faces of the joint and prime them where the product calls for it.
- Closed-cell backing rod is fitted to set the depth and stop three-sided bonding.
- The new sealant, chosen to suit the brick or render, is applied and tooled to a neat finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Advice
Outside joints around Tomatin
Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex.
In and around Tomatin, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. Whether the job is in Tomatin itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Tomatin is about 13 miles south-east of Inverness, in Highland. From the centre of Tomatin to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike. We cover 253 towns and villages across Highland, large and small. There’s also a page for Aberdeen, about 71 miles away.
Here we cover the IV13 postcode area for external mastic. Local streets include Old Mill Road, Ard Park and Juniper Drive, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for external mastic include Carrbridge (8 miles south-east), Farr (8 miles north-west), Duthil (9 miles east), Milton of Leys (10 miles north-west) and Boat of Garten (11 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Inverness (13 miles north-west), Cradlehall (12 miles north-west), Merkinch (14 miles north-west), Hilton (12 miles north-west), Aviemore (11 miles south-east) and Crown (13 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Tomatin
Open spaces near Tomatin include Loch Moy.
What happens if it’s left?
A failed movement joint lets water into the wall and can run behind render or cladding. Dealing with it early keeps the repair to the joint, rather than the wall around it. In a place like Tomatin, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Old sealant always removed completely
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tomatin
If you manage several properties in or around Tomatin, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together.
How the job changes by surface
Copings and trims
A failed coping joint lets water into the top of the wall. Resealing them is a small job that protects a lot.
Render joints
Cracks along render joints let water in behind the coat. A sound joint keeps the render dry behind and protects the render itself.