Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Bonnington, Edinburgh
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for Bonnington, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Bonnington
Glazing silicone that has yellowed, blackened or come away spoils the look and lets water in. We remove it without scratching the glass or frame and reseal the joint. Common call-outs are for stained, discoloured glazing silicone and glass-to-glass joints that have split, on glass-to-glass joints, glass-to-frame joints and shower screens.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Bonnington, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Bonnington (EH6, EH7, EH5)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about glazing silicone in Bonnington
Does the coastal weather in Bonnington affect outside sealant?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Bonnington?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are generally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
We can, if the base joint is sealed. Send us pictures and we’ll take a look.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Surface by surface
Shower screens
Black or peeling silicone on a screen lets water out. A full reseal sorts it.
Glass balustrade bases
Balustrade bases are exposed outdoors. A sound sealant joint keeps them tidy and dry.
Bonnington homes and the weather
Bonnington is close to 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. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies. Whitefoord House, about 1.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bonnington.
Bonnington is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Bonnington to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Bonnington among them.
We cover every part of the EH6, EH7 and EH5 postcode area for glazing silicone. If you need glazing silicone at a property on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Bonnington include North Leith (1 mile north), Pilrig (1 mile south), Powderhall (1 mile south-west), Timber Bush (1 mile north-east) and Victoria Park (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (8 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south), South Portobello (3 miles south-east), Southhouse (5 miles south) and Mayfield (3 miles south). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, Bonnington has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Bonnington
Typical jobs here are in homes near London Street Primary School, The Foot of the Walk pub and Leith Academy, among other places. Also close by are Taylor Gardens (under half a mile north) and McDonald Road Library (0.7 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage (0.5 miles south) and Ocean Terminal (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Bonnington includes Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for most jobs. Parking in city streets around Bonnington can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Bonnington
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
Why deal with it now?
Fixing a leaking screen early protects what’s underneath. A small leak can reach the floor below before it shows. For landlords in Bonnington, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What you get with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
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Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
Squeegee a shower screen after each shower and keep the room ventilated. It helps stop mould getting into the silicone.
Shower screen leaks can go unnoticed. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below long before you see it.