Fife · Scotland
Sand mastic for sash & case windows in Drumoig, Fife
Traditional burnt sand mastic around sash and case windows and doors in stone and brick in Drumoig, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Patchy fillers round a sash window
- Open joints round the window box
- Mastic dropping out of the joint
Questions from Drumoig
I let a flat near Leuchars station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. 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 work begins.
Is sand mastic in a coastal place like Drumoig any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Can I paint the new mastic?
It’s traditionally left unpainted, which is what traditional guidance recommends. Ask us before decorating.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What guarantee comes with the work?
You get our 12-month guarantee on every job.
Sand mastic in Drumoig, done properly
If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local planning authority if consent is needed before window work. Sand mastic is often favoured as a like-for-like material. We work on sash and case windows, stone surrounds and period & listed homes, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where the frame meets the masonry and cement or filler used on old window joints that has cracked.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Drumoig as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Drumoig (KY16)
- Region
- Fife
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Drumoig
Also in Drumoig
What sand mastic looks like in Drumoig
Drumoig is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on the mastic around older windows and doors, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
In the older streets around Lady Leng Memorial Chapel, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. For landlords with property near Leuchars station, older sash windows in a rental need their mastic kept sound to keep the weather out.
Drumoig is about 4 miles south of Broughty Ferry, in Fife. Our applicators cover sand mastic for homes and businesses in Drumoig and the surrounding area. We cover 133 towns and villages across Fife, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for sand mastic: KY16. Whether your property is on Forgan Drive, Comerton Place and Drumoig Way or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Drumoig: 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Around Drumoig
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Morton Lochs, among other places. Drumoig’s nearest station is Leuchars station, roughly 2.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Overgate Centre (3.9 miles north-west) and V&A Dundee (3.6 miles north-west).
Quotes for sand mastic in Drumoig
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
For sand mastic in Drumoig, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Landlord and commercial work in Drumoig
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself normally takes a few hours per window, depending on the condition of the joints, depending on the amount of work. Outdoor work around Drumoig 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.
- We check each window surround and the condition of the joint.
- The joint is raked out and cleaned.
- Large voids are packed out.
- We point the joint with sand mastic by hand.
- We finish the mastic to a tidy line.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Advice
What sealant work cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Rotten sashes, sills or window boxes (a joiner’s job)
- Whether work needs listed building consent
- Putty and glazing repairs
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Stone surrounds
- Period & listed homes
- Timber door frames
- Brick reveals
- Tenement windows
- Sash and case windows
What happens if it’s left?
Draughts round a sash window aren’t always the sashes. Open mastic joints round the box can let air in, and renewing the mastic closes them. In a place like Drumoig, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Drumoig
- Fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
How the job changes by surface
Tenement and terrace windows
Upper-floor windows need access planning. Tell us the height and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Stone surrounds
We take care not to mark the stone when the old mastic comes out.