Edinburgh · Scotland
Abbeyhill Glazing Silicone
Glazing joints in Abbeyhill need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
Glazing silicone in Abbeyhill
We do not replace glass, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. Our work is the sealant joints, which is where many leaks start. If you’re dealing with failed joints on frameless glass and new silicone smeared over old sealant, we can help, on glass balustrade bases, glass-to-frame joints and rooflights alike.
Abbeyhill is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, which usually means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Abbeyhill (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Abbeyhill
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much there is to do
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, 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.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How we’d reach the joints
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Other services in Abbeyhill
Landlords, agents and businesses in Abbeyhill
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Why act early in Abbeyhill
A new conservatory roof is a big job. If the leak is a failed sealant joint renewing the joint is the simpler fix. If the roof is the problem, we will say so. Private landlords in Abbeyhill must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Abbeyhill
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-glass joints
You see these joints clearly, so a straight, even finish matters.
Rooflights
Rooflights get the full force of the weather. The sealant around the glass and frame wears faster than most.
What glazing silicone looks like in Abbeyhill
Abbeyhill is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
If you look after a building such as Mannafields Christian School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. Homes close to London Road Church include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Abbeyhill is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH7 area, we can carry out glazing silicone at your property. Abbeyhill is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for glazing silicone.
Work in EH7, EH6 and EH8 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Abbey Lane, Calton Road and Hutton Road and the roads around them. Abbeyhill sits on or near the A900, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Abbeyhill, we cover Meadowbank (1 mile east), Lochend (1 mile north-east), Canongate (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile west) and Holyrood (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Abbeyhill
We work in homes and buildings around Scottish Poetry Library, Old Royal High School and 1 pub and the streets around them. Also close by are London Street Primary School (0.7 miles west) and Lochend Park (within half a mile north-east). The closest station to Abbeyhill is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Whinny Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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 fails, we can still redo it.
How the visit works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Inside a flat in Abbeyhill, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
Keep the new joints dry for as long as we advise. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
Shower screen leaks can go unnoticed. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below long before you see it.
Common questions in Abbeyhill
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Abbeyhill usually arranged?
It normally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t.
Can a conservatory leak be sealed?
It depends on the cause. Sealant joints we can renew, but roof panels and structural problems need a conservatory specialist or roofer.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will give you the cure time for the product we used.