Edinburgh · Scotland
Boswall Glazing Silicone
Problem with your glazing joints in Boswall? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
Glazing silicone in Boswall, done properly
Many conservatory leaks come down to failed sealant, where glass meets frame or frame meets wall. We trace the leak to the joint and reseal it, and if it’s something sealant can’t fix, we’ll tell you. We work on conservatory frames, glass-to-frame joints and shower screens, and people most often call us about water getting into a conservatory at the joints and a quick top-up bead that didn’t last.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Boswall, access is the first thing to plan, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Boswall (EH5, EH3, EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing and we leave things clean and tidy. Parking in city streets around Boswall can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
- Do not leave a drip for the next storm
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
Squeegee a shower screen after each shower and keep the room ventilated. It helps stop mould getting into the silicone.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. It may be sealant, or something else and we’ll find out which.
Why it’s worth doing now in Boswall
A quick bead over the old sealant might stop a drip for a while, but new silicone won’t bond to old and water soon finds its way back. A proper reseal is the lasting answer. In a tenement flat in Boswall, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Boswall
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Colour picked to suit the job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Boswall homes and the weather
Boswall is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Historic houses like Caroline Park (about 0.9 miles north-west) are a reminder that the area around Boswall has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
Schools such as Broughton High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. In the older streets around Granton Congregational Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Boswall is about 1 mile north-west of Bellevue, in Edinburgh. We carry out glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Boswall and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Boswall is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for glazing silicone.
Postcode districts we cover here for glazing silicone: EH5, EH3 and EH4. We cover properties on Ferry Road, Wardie Road and Granton Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A903, Boswall is simple for us to get to for glazing silicone. Close by, we work in Granton (1 mile west), Goldenacre (1 mile south-east), Inverleith (1 mile south), Trinity (1 mile east) and Pilton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Merchiston (3 miles south), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east) and Lochend (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Boswall
We work in homes and buildings around Starbank Park, Trinity Academy and Old Chain Pier pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Newhaven Heritage Museum (1 mile east) and Western General Hospital (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Common problems we fix in Boswall
Heat and cold make glass and frames move at different rates. In time, the sealant splits or pulls away.
The problems people usually mention when they call are:
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who turns up on the day
- What the cure time is
- What happens if the job turns out different
Boswall questions
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Boswall usually arranged?
It normally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes, it’s a common job. The screen is resealed with anti-fungal silicone suited to bathrooms.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do you fit new glass or sealed units?
We do not replace glass. We look after the sealant joints, and we’ll tell you if a unit looks like it has failed.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
We can, if the base joint is sealed. Photos help us see what’s there when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Quotes for glazing silicone in Boswall
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
- The product the joint needs
- Any working-time requirements on site
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- The rough size of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What the job involves on each surface
Glass balustrade bases
The base joint is cut out and resealed. We don’t install or replace glass.
Conservatory frames
Frame-to-wall joints on a conservatory move with the weather. They’re resealed with a suitable sealant.