Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Blackhall, Edinburgh
Glazing silicone for Blackhall, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
How we handle glazing silicone in Blackhall
Glazing joints need a sealant made for glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone that is suited to glass and the frame, finished with a neat, even bead. Common call-outs are for rooflight joints letting water in and conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints, on glass balustrade bases, shower screens and rooflights.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Blackhall, access is the first thing to plan, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Blackhall (EH4, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. A small leak can reach the floor below before it shows. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Blackhall, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Blackhall
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
See our cost guide and our reviews.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Blackhall
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of property
- The address or postcode of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
We quote each job on its own. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Blackhall homes and the weather
Blackhall 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. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Columba's Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For landlords with property near Haymarket station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Blackhall is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Blackhall to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Blackhall among them.
Work in EH4 and EH12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Loch Road, March Road and Columba Road, and we cover them all. Blackhall sits on or near the A90 and A902, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Drylaw (1 mile north-east), Ravelston (1 mile south-east), Craigcrook (1 mile west), Murrayfield (1 mile south) and Muirhouse (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles east) and Gayfield (3 miles east).
Near you in Blackhall
Around Blackhall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Saughton Park, St George's School and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Craigcrook Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Murrayfield Experience (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Blackhall includes Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
What sealant work can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Frames that have decayed or split
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Blackhall, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
FAQs for Blackhall
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Blackhall any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Is it worth trying 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.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes. We cut out the old silicone and reseal the glass-to-wall and glass-to-tray joints.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes a few hours for most jobs, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
A top-up rarely holds. The new bead can’t grip the old one, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes, where the base is finished with sealant. Send us pictures and we’ll take a look when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlord and commercial work in Blackhall
Landlords and agents in Blackhall can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Surface by surface
Rooflights
We reseal the glazing joints on rooflights. Leaks from the roof itself need a roofer.
Conservatory frames
Leaks often start where the frame meets the wall. We cut out the old sealant and reseal.
Towns and villages near Blackhall
Also in Blackhall
What we’re called out for in Blackhall
New silicone over old silicone won’t bond. Many failed joints we see have been topped up rather than cut out leaving a path for water.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Water running down inside the glass
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
Managing a site like The Mary Erskine School? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How the colour is chosen
- What insurance they hold