Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Sand Mastic in Drumlemble
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Drumlemble, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Draughts and rain around sash boxes
- Open joints round the window box
- Modern sealant on a period surround
Common problems we fix in Drumlemble
Sand mastic slowly weathers. It dries out, cracks and loses its grip from the frame or the masonry.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Cracked mastic round a front door frame
- Mastic that needs renewing before redecorating
- Gaps where the frame meets the masonry
- A silicone bead on a sash window that spoils the look
Tirfergus House, about 0.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Drumlemble.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Sand mastic in Drumlemble, done properly
Traditional burnt sand mastic that sits naturally against stone and brick. It’s a good fit for period properties where a modern sealant bead would stand out. We are often asked to deal with silicone on a period window that looks wrong and open joints round the window box, on brick reveals, stone surrounds and timber door frames.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Drumlemble is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Drumlemble and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Drumlemble (PA28)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Stone surrounds
The stone is treated with care while raking out the old mastic.
Sash and case windows
The box of a sash and case window sits in the stone or brick opening. Sand mastic seals the joint round it.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Ask the planning authority about consent for listed or conservation-area homes
- Don’t paint over the new mastic
- Inspect the joints round the windows every year or so
- Have rotten timber repaired before new mastic goes in
Make sure water drains away from the window surround. Constant wetting wears the mastic faster.
Fine cracks show the mastic is starting to fail. Renewing it then is simpler than waiting until it falls out.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Crumbling stone or brickwork round the window
- Putty and glazing repairs
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Stone surrounds
- Timber door frames
- Sash and case windows
- Period & listed homes
Why it’s worth doing now in Drumlemble
Filling over old, loose mastic doesn’t last. We remove the loose material first so the new work lasts. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Drumlemble
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- We’re fully insured
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for a single window, longer for several in most cases. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- First, we look at the surrounds with you and agree what needs doing.
- We rake out the old mastic and clean the joint.
- Deep voids are packed so the mastic is the right thickness.
- We mix the sand mastic and apply it by hand, shaping it to the joint.
- The finish is dressed so it sits neatly against the stone or brick.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
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Drumlemble: your questions answered
Do you cover Drumlemble for sand mastic?
Yes, Drumlemble is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Will you come out to Drumlemble?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
How much does sand mastic cost in Drumlemble?
There’s no set price, as it 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.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
What’s sand mastic made of?
Sand mastic is a traditional material for pointing round windows and doors. It combines sand with a linseed-oil-based binder.
What sand mastic looks like in Drumlemble
Drumlemble is close to 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 the mastic around older windows and doors, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
In and around Drumlemble, as anywhere, good sand mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Drumlemble is in Argyll and Bute. If you need sand mastic in Drumlemble, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Argyll and Bute. Drumlemble is one of 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute we cover. You can also see our page for Glasgow, roughly 63 miles from Drumlemble.
Work in PA28 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need sand mastic at a property on Burnbank Cottages and Rhudal Cottages or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Drumlemble is on the B843, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we work in West Darlochan (3 miles north), Campbeltown (4 miles east), Askomill (4 miles east), Kilkerran (4 miles east) and Southend (7 miles south). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
What’s near Drumlemble
Well-known places in the area include Kilchrist Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Campbeltown Heritage Centre (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Drumlemble includes Beinn Ghuilean and Killypole Loch.