Fife · Scotland
Drumoig External Mastic
Sealing brickwork movement joints, render, cladding and façade joints for householders, landlords and businesses in Drumoig. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Rigid filler in a joint that should flex
- Weeds or debris growing in open joints
- Old sealant gone brittle and cracked
How we handle external mastic in Drumoig
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’ll confirm what access is needed. We work on façade panels, render & cladding joints and copings & trims, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting into walls through failed joints and moss and dirt in joints with no sealant left.
Older stone buildings need a sealant that suits the stone, not an acetoxy product that can mark or attack it. On newer homes, the movement joints and roofline trims are what need watching.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Drumoig (KY16)
- Wider area
- Fife
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Walls and rooflines in Drumoig
Drumoig 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. Both are hard on movement joints and outside wall joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
In the older streets around Lady Leng Memorial Chapel, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Drumoig is about 4 miles south of Broughty Ferry, in Fife. From the centre of Drumoig to the outskirts, external mastic is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Fife, we cover 133 places, Drumoig among them.
We cover every part of the KY16 postcode area for external mastic and the streets around it. Local streets include Forgan Drive, Comerton Place and Drumoig Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Pickletillum (1 mile south-west), Newport-on-Tay (2 miles north-west), Wormit (3 miles west), Craigiebank (4 miles north) and Stobswell (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Leven (15 miles south), St Andrews (7 miles south-east), Cupar (8 miles south-west), Kennoway (15 miles south), Crail (15 miles south-east) and Auchtermuchty (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Drumoig
Typical jobs here are in homes near Morton Lochs. For rail, the closest station is Leuchars station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Overgate Centre (3.9 miles north-west) and V&A Dundee (3.6 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the building from start to finish. Outdoor work around Drumoig depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We inspect the joints and agree which need resealing and how they’ll be reached.
- We cut out the failed sealant and rake out any dirt or growth.
- Both sides are cleaned back to sound material and primed if needed.
- We push in closed-cell backing rod so the sealant is the right depth and bonds to the sides only.
- We gun in a flexible exterior sealant in a colour that suits the wall and tool it neatly.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
Advice
Signs you need external mastic in Drumoig
A lot of failed joints come down to preparation: joint faces that were dusty or damp, unprimed where they needed it, or still carrying old sealant. The sealant never bonds properly.
The most common problems we see are:
- Joints where the bead has come unstuck
- Hard, crazed mastic that has stopped moving
- Brick movement joints where the sealant has split
- Gaps where render, brick and frames meet
Rented homes near Leuchars station change hands often, and split movement joints are easy to miss on a rental until damp shows inside.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Keep movement joints as flexible joints, not mortar
- Check the sealant is paintable before painting near it
- Act on the first splits you see
- Check external joints each spring
Have a quick look at the joints each spring. Splits, gaps at the edges or plants in the joint are early warning signs.
A joint that has stopped moving pushes the movement elsewhere, generally as cracking in the brickwork or render nearby. Resealing it early helps prevent that.
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Render that is blown, hollow or coming away
- 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
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Brickwork movement joints
- Joints between brick and frames
- Concrete & block
- Render & cladding joints
- Copings & trims
- Façade panels
What affects the quote in Drumoig
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
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Surface by surface
Joints between dissimilar materials
Each side of the joint may need its own preparation. Both surfaces are cleaned and primed as the product requires.
Copings and trims
Coping joints that leak let water straight down into the wall. Sealing them early saves the wall below.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Drumoig: your questions answered
Will you come out to Drumoig?
Yes. Drumoig is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Leuchars station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
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.
Will the new joint stand out?
There’s a good range of exterior colours, including greys, browns, whites and stone tones. We choose the closest to your brick or render.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
How often do external joints need resealing?
It varies with how exposed the wall is and how much the joint moves. Signs to watch for are cracking, hardening and gaps at the edges.
How do I get a quote for external mastic in Drumoig?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.