Aberdeenshire · Scotland
External & façade joints in Towie, Aberdeenshire
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints in Towie, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
How the job changes by surface
Render joints
The face of render can be soft, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. Priming is done where the sealant calls for it.
Joints between dissimilar materials
Wherever two materials meet, they move differently. A flexible sealant bridges the two.
External mastic in Towie
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. The colour is chosen to suit the brick or render so the joint doesn’t stand out. We work on concrete & block, copings & trims and brickwork movement joints, and people most often call us about weathered mastic that no longer stretches and joints where the bead has come unstuck.
Older stone buildings need a sealant that suits the stone, not an acetoxy product that can mark or attack it. Newer houses need their movement joints and roofline trims kept sound.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Towie (AB33)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for external mastic
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
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
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
- The problem you’ve noticed
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Do you need external mastic in Towie?
If plants are growing out of a joint, the sealant has normally failed or was never there. Roots and dirt hold water against the wall and speed up the damage.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Sealant pulling away from one side of the joint
- Weathered mastic that no longer stretches
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
For an older house near a landmark such as Towie Parish Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cure time is
- Who turns up on the day
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Why deal with it now?
Low-modulus sealants stretch easily, so they put less strain on the joint edges. That protects surfaces like brick, render and concrete. A stiffer product can damage the joint edge as it fails. Around Towie, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Towie
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Fully insured
- We leave the area clean and tidy
See our cost guide or our reviews.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Outdoor work around Towie depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- 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.
- The exterior sealant is applied, tooled and checked along its length.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fix overflowing gutters above sealed joints
- Leave the joints unpainted unless we have said otherwise
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Keep soil, plants and ivy away from the joints
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Watch for splits, edges coming away or growth in the joint.
An open movement joint lets rain into the wall every time it pours. That can lead to damp patches, staining and frost damage which cost more to put right than the joint.
Common questions in Towie
Is Towie within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you do external mastic in Towie?
Yes, Towie is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
What does external mastic cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
What is a movement joint?
Brickwork, render and cladding all move a little, so long walls have planned gaps to take that movement. The gap is sealed with a flexible sealant over backing rod.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Do you seal joints where cladding meets other materials?
Yes. Materials like render, brick, metal and uPVC all move differently, so the joint between them must be flexible. We choose one that suits both surfaces.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
What else we do in Towie
Landlords, agents and businesses in Towie
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured.
External mastic in Towie: local notes
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
In and around Towie, as anywhere, good external mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Towie is about 21 miles west of Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire. Jobs in Towie get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across Aberdeenshire, we cover 161 places, Towie among them. Aberdeen is on our list too, about 30 miles from Towie.
Every address in AB33 is covered for external mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Towie: Tarland (6 miles south-east), Lumsden (6 miles north), Forbes (8 miles east), Bridge of Alford (8 miles north-east) and Tullynessle (8 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Aboyne (10 miles south-east), Insch (15 miles north-east), Ballater (11 miles south) and Torphins (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Towie
Nearby you’ll also find Glenkindie House (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Coiliochbar Hill.