Dundee · Scotland
Ballumbie Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Ballumbie and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
Glazing silicone in Ballumbie, done properly
Sealant on glazing doesn’t last for ever. Weather and movement take their toll, and once it cracks, water follows. Resealing puts that right. Common call-outs are for rooflight joints letting water in and sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed, on glass balustrade bases, shower screens and glass-to-frame joints.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Ballumbie, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Ballumbie (DD4, DD5)
- Wider area
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
How the job changes by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Where two panes meet, the silicone joint takes all the movement. The bead needs to be tidy and fully bonded.
Rooflights
Rooflight glazing joints are cut out and renewed. If the leak is from the roof around it, a roofer needs to look.
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Glass that needs replacing
- A roof that has moved or dropped
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Ballumbie
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Questions from Ballumbie
Does the coastal weather in Ballumbie affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Broughty Ferry station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
What guarantee do I get?
Our 12-month guarantee applies on all our work.
Which silicone is used for glass joints?
We pick a glazing silicone to suit the materials. Neutral-cure products suit most glass and frames, as some acetoxy types can attack certain metals.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
We can. The old bead comes off without marking the glass, and the joints are cleaned and resealed.
Is it messy?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Glazing silicone in Ballumbie: local notes
Ballumbie 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. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Managing a site like Braeview Academy? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Ballumbie is about 2 miles north-west of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. If you need glazing silicone in Ballumbie, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Dundee. Ballumbie is one of 50 places in Dundee we cover for glazing silicone.
Here we cover the DD4 and DD5 postcode area for glazing silicone. You will find streets such as Drumgeith Road, Ballumbie Road and Earlston Avenue, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Whitfield (1 mile west), Douglas (1 mile south), Pitkerro (1 mile south-west), Craigiebank (2 miles south-west) and Mill of Mains (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (3 miles south-west), Stobswell (3 miles south-west), Monifieth (3 miles east), Blackness (4 miles south-west), Logie (4 miles south-west) and St Marys (4 miles west).
Around Ballumbie
The closest station to Ballumbie is Broughty Ferry station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Maryfield Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
The process
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Parking in city streets around Ballumbie can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any tricky access
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Common problems we fix in Ballumbie
Dirt and grease stop silicone sticking. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased the sealant may lift within a few years.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
Letting a property close to Broughty Ferry station? Then glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
What your quote should include
- What the cure time is
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if the job turns out different
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How we quote for glazing silicone
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the property is
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.