Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Brunstane, Edinburgh
We cover Brunstane for glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Glazing silicone in Brunstane, done properly
We renew glazing silicone on conservatories, rooflights and glass panels plus shower screens and the bases of glass balustrades. The old sealant comes out, the joint is cleaned and new silicone goes in. If you have new silicone smeared over old sealant and black or yellowed silicone on glass joints, we can help, on glass-to-glass joints, conservatory frames and shower screens alike.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, which normally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Brunstane (EH15)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for glazing silicone in Brunstane
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Do you need glazing silicone in Brunstane?
Not every leak is a sealant problem: failed roof panels, slipped glazing bars and blocked gutters cause them too. We find the cause before we seal anything.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
For an older house near a landmark such as St Philip's Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the cure time is
- Which colour the sealant will be
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Silicone at the glass edge seals it into the frame. When it splits, water can get into the frame.
Glass balustrade bases
Glass balustrades sit in a channel that’s often finished with sealant. When it fails, water can sit in the channel.
Also near Brunstane
What else we do in Brunstane
Brunstane: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Brunstane station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Brunstane any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
A glazing silicone chosen for the joint. Neutral-cure silicone is the usual choice, as some acetoxy types can attack certain metals.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
Topping up is a common cause of leaks. We remove the old silicone, clean the joint and reseal.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Do not use a blade near the sealant
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
Do not use blades or scrapers near the bead when cleaning the glass. A soft cloth or sponge is best.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. The cause may be sealant or another part, and we will tell you which.
When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
- Condensation trapped between two panes
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Brunstane
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Rooflights
What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job, 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. For a job in Brunstane, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
Related advice
What glazing silicone looks like in Brunstane
Brunstane 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 is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
Schools such as Portobello High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you let a flat or house near Brunstane station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Brunstane is about 2 miles west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide glazing silicone to homes and businesses in Brunstane and nearby. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Brunstane is one of them.
Work in EH15 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Hope Lane, Joppa Road and Milton Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Magdalene (1 mile south-west), South Portobello (1 mile west), Bingham (1 mile south-west), Niddrie Mains (1 mile south-west) and Mountcastle (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Around Brunstane
In Brunstane, that means homes and buildings near 47 Figgate Lane pub, Abercorn Park and Portobello Library and the streets around them. Brunstane has its own railway station: Brunstane station. Nearby you will also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-west) and Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Brunstane include Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.