Perth and Kinross · Scotland
West Tofts External Mastic
External mastic in West Tofts from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant
- Plants rooting in failed movement joints
Questions from West Tofts
Will you come out to West Tofts?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is there a guarantee on external mastic in West Tofts?
All our work, in West Tofts and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is usually more efficient.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work in homes, commercial premises and hotels, and we are fully insured.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a handful of joints, longer for a whole elevation. Bigger jobs take longer.
How we handle external mastic in West Tofts
Getting the depth right is half the job. Closed-cell backing rod sets the depth and stops the sealant sticking to the back, so it bonds to the two sides only and can stretch. We work on concrete & block, façade panels and joints between brick and frames, and common reasons people get in touch are movement joints filled with mortar instead of sealant and plants rooting in failed movement joints.
External sealant needs dry surfaces, so outdoor work around West Tofts is planned around the weather. Tell us how to reach each wall, gutter and roofline.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Place
- West Tofts (PH1)
- Wider area
- Perth and Kinross
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Deal with leaking gutters that soak the joints below
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Get split or bare joints resealed while the damage is small
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
Follow the cure time we give you before the joint is knocked or disturbed. The surface skins over quickly, but full cure takes longer.
Leaks behind façade panels and render often go unseen. By the time there’s a damp patch, the damage can be well established, so it’s worth resealing at the first signs.
Also in West Tofts
Outside joints around West Tofts
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Around West Tofts, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
West Tofts is about 6 miles north of Perth, in Perth and Kinross. From the centre of West Tofts to the outskirts, we cover external mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Perth and Kinross coverage runs to 107 places, West Tofts among them. There’s also a page for Dundee, roughly 18 miles from West Tofts.
Here we cover the PH1 postcode area for external mastic. West Tofts sits on or near the B9099, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around West Tofts: Stanley (1 mile south), Guildtown (2 miles south-east), Luncarty (3 miles south), Stormontfield (3 miles south) and Scone (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Perth (6 miles south), Blairgowrie and Rattray (8 miles north-east), Letham (6 miles south), Alyth (13 miles north-east), Coupar Angus (8 miles north-east) and Oakbank (7 miles south).
Near you in West Tofts
Around West Tofts, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stobhall New Library and 49 King Street pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Inchbervis Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Tofts include Lily Loch.
What sealant work can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Damp from another source, such as a leaking gutter or a bridged damp-proof course
- Cutting new joints into brickwork, which is building work rather than sealant work
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Copings & trims
- Joints between brick and frames
- Façade panels
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
Why deal with it now?
Low-modulus sealants stretch easily, so they put less strain on the joint edges. That matters on brick, render and concrete, which can be weaker at the face. Too stiff a sealant can pull at the edges and break them. Around West Tofts, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why West Tofts clients choose us
- You choose the colour before work begins
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or what customers say.
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. For a place like West Tofts, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- 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.
- Backing rod goes in next, setting the depth and keeping the sealant off the back of the joint.
- A flexible exterior sealant is applied and tooled in a colour to suit the wall.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any tricky access
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.
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Signs you need external mastic in West Tofts
Sometimes a movement joint was filled with mortar or a rigid filler. The joint cannot move, so the wall cracks somewhere else instead.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Joints pointed up with cement by mistake
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Cracked joints where brick meets render or frames
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
Whether the job is in West Tofts itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What your quote should include
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Are they insured?
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Tofts
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in West Tofts and across Perth and Kinross. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
How the job changes by surface
Render joints
Render is weaker at the surface than brick, so a low-modulus sealant is kinder to the joint edges. We prime where the product needs it.
Concrete and blockwork
Concrete and block walls shrink as they dry and move with temperature. Their movement joints are sealed over backing rod with a flexible sealant.