Highland · Scotland
External & façade joints in Westfield, Highland
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Westfield. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
- Failed sealant between panels on a façade
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
External mastic in Westfield
Many failed façade joints only get noticed once there’s a stain or a damp patch inside. We look over the joints, agree the ones to renew and reseal with a flexible, weatherproof product. Typical jobs include joints with sealant missing in places and old sealant gone brittle and cracked, across brickwork movement joints, copings & trims and concrete & block.
Outside joints can only be sealed when they’re dry, so work in Westfield depends on the weather. Tell us how to reach each wall, gutter and roofline.
All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Highland.
- Place
- Westfield (KW14)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Westfield
Do you cover smaller places like Westfield?
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.
I let a flat near Thurso station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before we start.
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.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Ventilation helps.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What’s an expansion joint in brickwork?
Brickwork, render and cladding all move a little, and planned joints take up that movement. It’s closed with backing rod and a flexible sealant.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Common problems we fix in Westfield
The wrong product in a moving joint is a classic cause. A high-modulus or general-purpose sealant can be too rigid for a busy joint, and it tears off the sides.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Water getting into walls through failed joints
- Leaking joints around cladding and façade panels
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Letting a property close to Thurso station? Then outside joints that have cracked can let damp into a rental, so check them between lets.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is chosen
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What insurance they hold
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Movement that’s more than a sealant joint can take
- Loose or hollow render, which needs re-rendering
- Rising or penetrating damp from elsewhere in the wall
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Render & cladding joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Brickwork movement joints
- Concrete & block
- Façade panels
- Copings & trims
Landlord and commercial work in Westfield
If you manage several properties in or around Westfield, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together.
What the job involves on each surface
Concrete and blockwork
Blockwork and concrete shrink over time and move with the seasons. Their movement joints are sealed over backing rod with a flexible sealant.
Copings and trims
Metal and stone copings both move with temperature, so the joints need a sealant that stays flexible in all weathers.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Never let anyone fill a movement joint with mortar
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Avoid pressure-washing directly into sealant joints
- Tell anyone working on the walls about the movement joints
Make sure anyone working on the wall later knows where the movement joints are. They should be kept open and resealed, not filled.
Water getting behind cladding or render can go unnoticed for a long time. When it finally shows inside, the joint may have been open for years so early resealing is worth it.
Other services in Westfield
External mastic in Westfield: local notes
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface.
Around Westfield, as everywhere, external mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Westfield is about 4 miles south-west of Thurso, in Highland. Anywhere in KW14, we can carry out external mastic at your property. 253 places in Highland are on our list, large and small.
All of KW14 is within our area for external mastic. If you’re just outside Westfield, we cover Janetstown (2 miles north-east), Glengolly (3 miles north-east), Forss (3 miles north), Thurso (4 miles north-east) and Scrabster (5 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so let us know when you get in touch.
Landmarks near Westfield
The closest station to Westfield is Thurso station, about 4.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Dunbar Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Scrabster Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Loch Calder and Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It generally takes a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of joint and the access. For a place like Westfield, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- Old sealant and any debris are cut and raked out.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.