Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Shetland Islands
Glazing silicone in all 63 towns and villages of the Shetland Islands, done properly, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in the Shetland Islands
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and get in touch for a quick quote.
Main towns
More services in the Shetland Islands
- Window & door mastic
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Fire-rated sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Regrouting
- External & façade joints
Postcode areas we cover
How glazing silicone works in the Shetland Islands
Glazing silicone is a maintenance item. Weather and movement take their toll and cracked joints let water in. Resealing puts that right. We work on glass-to-frame joints, conservatory frames and rooflights, and people most often call us about black or yellowed silicone on glass joints and glass-to-glass joints that have split.
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes a few hours for most jobs, and we explain the cure time before we leave.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
What you will pay
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
What’s near Lerwick
In Lerwick, that means homes and buildings near St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Hotel and Anderson High School, among other places. A little further out are Gilbert Bain Hospital (under half a mile south) and Shetland Museum (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lerwick includes Setter Hill and Clickimin Loch.
Glazing silicone across the Shetland Islands: local notes
Across the Shetland Islands, from Lerwick, Sound and Scalloway outwards, frames range from older timber to modern uPVC and aluminium. The mastic around all of them ages, and it’s generally the first thing to let the weather in.
Our work covers the whole of Scotland, the Shetland Islands included. Journeys are planned ahead, and outside jobs are booked around the forecast. The Shetland Islands includes coastal places, where outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland. Joints on seaward walls tend to fail first.
Lerwick: For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Anderson High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Homes close to St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Surface by surface
Rooflights
A rooflight faces rain and sun from above. The sealant around the glass and frame wears faster than most.
Glass-to-glass joints
Frameless glass corners and panels are joined with silicone. We reseal with a suitable glazing silicone.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents and landlords in the Shetland Islands can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Quotes for glazing silicone in the Shetland Islands
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Leave it or put it right?
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. Water from a failed joint can soak into the floor before it shows.
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Are they insured?
Questions from the Shetland Islands
Do you guarantee glazing sealant work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, glazing sealant included.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
What does glazing silicone cost?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before we start.