Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Broughton, Edinburgh
Glazing silicone for Broughton and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Glazing silicone in Broughton, done properly
Not every silicone suits glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone, which suits glass and most frame materials, and we tool it to a neat, even finish. If you’re dealing with rooflight joints letting water in and water running down inside the glass, we can help, on glass-to-glass joints, rooflights and glass-to-frame joints alike.
Broughton is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Broughton (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for glazing silicone
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The size of the job
- When we can work, for business premises
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Roughly how big the job is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If someone has resealed it before
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
What happens on the day
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job in most cases. Inside a flat in Broughton, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We find where water is getting in and check whether it’s a sealant joint.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Frames and glazing around Broughton
Broughton 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’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. If you live in an older home near St Cuthbert's Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Broughton is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH7 area, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
Every address in EH7, EH1 and EH3 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Broughton is on the A900, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Gayfield (1 mile north-east), Greenside (1 mile south-east), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), New Town (1 mile west) and Canonmills (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, Broughton has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Landmarks near Broughton
Typical jobs here are in homes near King George V Park, McDonald Road Library and Public House and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Broughton itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Well-known places in the area include Victorian Pharmacy Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and St. James Centre (within half a mile south). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not leave a drip for the next storm
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when cleaning the glass. Stick to a soft cloth.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below before you spot it.
Surface by surface
Shower screens
Mouldy or lifting sealant on a screen leaks. A full reseal sorts it.
Glass-to-glass joints
Silicone joins glass panels in many frameless designs. We renew it with a clear or matching glazing silicone.
FAQs for Broughton
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Broughton any different?
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 generally the first to need attention.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Broughton get organised?
The owners of the flats generally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. 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.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Do you work in Broughton?
Yes. We cover Broughton and the rest of Edinburgh, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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 before the joint can be used?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We will tell you how long to leave the joint.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across Edinburgh.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Broughton
New silicone over old silicone won’t bond. Plenty of leaks come from a quick top-up over the old bead, and water gets between the layers.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Rooflight joints letting water in
If you look after a building such as London Street Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How long to leave it before use
- What product goes in the joint