Shetland Islands · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Bigton
Specialist glazing silicone for Bigton: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Cracked or broken glass
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Bigton
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Bigton
Glazing silicone is a maintenance item. Sun, rain and movement wear it down and cracked joints let water in. Renewing it keeps glazing joints doing their job. If you’re dealing with conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints and rooflight joints letting water in, we can put it right.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Bigton depends on the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Bigton (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Outdoor work around Bigton 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 trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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Bigton homes and the weather
Bigton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Around Bigton, as everywhere, glazing silicone is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Bigton is in the Shetland Islands. Across the ZE2 area, we cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses. Across the Shetland Islands, we cover 63 places, and Bigton is one of them.
All of ZE2 is within our area for glazing silicone. If you’re just outside Bigton, we cover Levenwick (2 miles east), Hoswick (3 miles north-east), South Scousburgh (3 miles south), Sandwick (3 miles north-east) and Boddam (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lerwick (13 miles north-east), Sound (13 miles north-east) and Scalloway (11 miles north). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Around Bigton
Not far away are Loch of Vatsetter.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Bigton
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How we’d reach the joints
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
Also in Bigton
Your questions about glazing silicone in Bigton
Is Bigton in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Bigton is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Does living near the coast affect glazing silicone in Bigton?
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.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. As well as householders, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across the Shetland Islands.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can tenants book the work?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Bigton?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
How long does glazing silicone take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. We will tell you when we quote.
How the job changes by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Frameless glass corners and panels are joined with silicone. We renew it with a clear or matching glazing silicone.
Conservatory frames
Frame joints face sun and rain all year. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
When to call us in Bigton
Using a sealant not made for glass causes many failures. Not every silicone sticks properly to glass, and acetoxy types can attack some frame materials.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
In the older streets around St Ninian's Church And Gatepiers, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Which colour the sealant will be
Landlord and commercial work in Bigton
For anyone letting property in or around Bigton, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you’re done
- Use gentle products around the joints
Keep conservatory gutters clear, so water drains away from the joints. Overflowing gutters can cause leaks of their own.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water travels along the frame and into the wall so it’s best dealt with right away.