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Glazing Silicone in Burdiehouse
Glazing joints in Burdiehouse need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Burdiehouse
Glazing joints need a sealant made for glass. Our applicators use neutral-cure glazing silicone that’s suited to glass and the frame, finished with a neat, even bead. Typical jobs include sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed and failed sealant around rooflight glass, across glass-to-glass joints, glass-to-frame joints and shower screens.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Burdiehouse, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Burdiehouse (EH17, EH16, EH20)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burdiehouse
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Burdiehouse and across Edinburgh. Several sites can go on one quote.
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What else we do in Burdiehouse
Your questions about glazing silicone in Burdiehouse
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Burdiehouse get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our 12-month guarantee applies on all our work.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
If the water is coming in through failed sealant joints, yes. If it’s a broken panel, failed unit or roof problem, we will tell you.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
No, our work is the silicone. Glass and sealed units need a glazier.
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
Check the joints once a year. Spotting a crack early means a simpler fix, before water gets in.
Drips or damp near a glazing joint shouldn’t be ignored. The cause may be sealant or another part, and we will tell you which.
How the job changes by surface
Shower screens
Mouldy or lifting sealant on a screen leaks. A full reseal sorts it.
Rooflights
A rooflight faces rain and sun from above. Its sealant ages faster than vertical joints.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
What glazing silicone looks like in Burdiehouse
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. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 2.1 miles east, show how far back building around Burdiehouse goes. If you look after a building such as Gracemount High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. If you let a flat or house near Shawfair station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Burdiehouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Burdiehouse get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Work in EH17, EH16 and EH20 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Tor Lane, Shale Road and Mansion Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Burdiehouse include Loanhead (1 mile south), Old Pentland (1 mile south-west), Hillend (2 miles south-west), Lasswade (2 miles south-east) and Bilston (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Burdiehouse
Around Burdiehouse, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church, among other places. The closest station to Burdiehouse is Shawfair station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Liberton Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Burdiehouse includes Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
When it isn’t the sealant
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- Condensation trapped between two panes
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
The process
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for most jobs, including the tidy-up. Inside a flat in Burdiehouse, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.