Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Bonaly
Specialist glazing silicone for Bonaly: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
When to call us in Bonaly
Not every leak is a sealant problem: failed roof panels, slipped glazing bars and blocked gutters cause them too. That’s why we trace the leak first.
Look out for any of the following:
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
Letting a property close to Kingsknowe station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What the cure time is
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long the guarantee is
- What happens if the job turns out different
About our glazing silicone in Bonaly
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. We work on glass-to-frame joints, glass-to-glass joints and conservatory frames, and common reasons people get in touch are stained, discoloured glazing silicone and water escaping where a screen meets the wall.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Bonaly is planned around the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Bonaly (EH13)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Bonaly
Also in Bonaly
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Frames and glazing around Bonaly
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls. 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.
In the older streets around Colinton Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Managing a site like Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming? Then larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Bonaly is about 3 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Bonaly. Bonaly is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for glazing silicone.
Our applicators cover all of the EH13 postcode area for glazing silicone. You’ll find streets such as Bonaly Road, Bonaly Avenue and Munro Drive, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Torphin (1 mile west), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Penicuik (5 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Around Bonaly
We work in homes and buildings around Juniper Green Parish Church and Firrhill High School and the streets around them. Bonaly’s nearest station is Kingsknowe station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include War Poets Collection (2.3 miles north-west) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are White Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for most jobs. Outdoor work around Bonaly depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
A leaking joint won’t fix itself. Water can damage frames, walls, flooring and furniture so early action saves a bigger repair. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you’re done
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
Look over the glazing joints every year or so. Spotting a crack early means a simpler fix.
If silicone on glass has cracked, water is already getting in. Renewing it early keeps it simple, compared with repairing damaged frames or plaster.
Surface by surface
Rooflights
Rooflights get the full force of the weather. The sealant around the glass and frame wears faster than most.
Glass balustrade bases
Glass balustrades sit in a channel that’s often finished with sealant. When it fails, water can sit in the channel.
What we cannot put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
- Cracked or broken glass
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Bonaly
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
Questions from Bonaly
Is Bonaly in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Bonaly is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
I let a flat near Kingsknowe station. Can you help?
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 work begins.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Bonaly?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will explain our choice.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes. The sealant joint at the base can be renewed. Fitting glass is a separate trade.