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Glazing Silicone in Canonmills
Specialist glazing silicone for Canonmills: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Failed joints on frameless glass
How we quote for glazing silicone
You will get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few photos by email, if you can
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Glazing silicone in Canonmills
We work across Canonmills on glazing joints for homes and businesses. From conservatories to shower screens, it’s the same careful method. If you have failed joints on frameless glass and drips on the inside of a conservatory window, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
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 Canonmills, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Canonmills (EH3, EH7, EH2)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Canonmills
Sealant laid over old sealant doesn’t last. Many failed joints we see have been topped up rather than cut out leaving a path for water.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Before booking anyone
- What the cure time is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether VAT is included
- How the colour is chosen
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us. 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. In a city area like Canonmills, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Canonmills
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Your questions about glazing silicone in Canonmills
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect glazing silicone in Canonmills?
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 it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we are done.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
It doesn’t last. The new bead can’t grip the old one so we take it all out and start clean.
Can a conservatory leak be sealed?
Yes, when the leak is a failed sealant joint. If it’s a broken panel, failed unit or roof problem, we will tell you.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Canonmills?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
What information do you need?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Canonmills
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
- 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.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. It may be sealant, or something else, and we’ll tell you which.
Canonmills homes and the weather
Canonmills 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. With historic houses such as Whitefoord House (about 1.1 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Canonmills as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 1.1 miles south-east, show how far back building around Canonmills goes. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Drummond Community High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Canonmills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Canonmills gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Canonmills is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for glazing silicone.
We work across EH3, EH7 and EH2 for glazing silicone and the streets around it. Local streets include York Lane, Canon Lane and Circus Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Canonmills: Bellevue (1 mile south-east), Powderhall (1 mile north-east), New Town (1 mile south), Broughton (1 mile south-east) and Gayfield (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Canonmills
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Cuthbert's Church, King George V Park and Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, among other places. Also close by are Stockbridge public library (within half a mile south-west) and London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include St. James Centre (0.7 miles south-east) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile south). Open spaces near Canonmills include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
How the job changes by surface
Glass-to-frame joints
We cut the old silicone from the glass without scratching it before new glazing silicone goes in.
Glass balustrade bases
Glass balustrades sit in a channel that is often finished with sealant. Failed sealant there lets water collect.