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Chesser Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone in Chesser from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Rooflight joints letting water in
Frames and glazing around Chesser
Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows normally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Schools such as Balgreen Primary School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Letting a property close to Slateford station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Chesser is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For glazing silicone in and around Chesser, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base. Chesser is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for glazing silicone.
Work in EH14, EH11 and EH12 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Appin Lane, Ford's Road and Gorgie Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Slateford (1 mile east), Parkhead (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-west), Stenhouse (1 mile north-west) and Longstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Chesser
We work in homes and buildings around Cross Keys Tavern, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Merchiston Castle School. Also close by are Saughton Park (within half a mile north) and Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in Chesser itself: Slateford station. Nearby you’ll also find Merchiston Tower (1.4 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Glazing silicone in Chesser
Glass replacement is not something we do and a misted double-glazed unit needs a glazier. What we do is the silicone around the glass and that’s often where the water gets in. Typical jobs include glazing silicone that has cracked or come away and stained, discoloured glazing silicone, on glass balustrade bases, rooflights and conservatory frames.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. In Chesser, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Chesser (EH14, EH11, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need glazing silicone in Chesser
Heat and cold make glass and frames move at different rates. In time, the sealant splits or pulls away.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
If you live in an older home near Stenhouse Saughton Church, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall.
Before booking anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Is VAT in the price?
Different surfaces, different methods
Rooflights
Water around a rooflight isn’t always the sealant. We find the cause first.
Glass balustrade bases
Outdoor balustrade joints face the weather. Renewing the sealant keeps water out of the channel.
Landlord and commercial work in Chesser
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Why it’s worth doing now in Chesser
If the problem is a misted unit or a broken panel, sealant will not help. We say so plainly and point you to a glazier or roofer. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Chesser, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Chesser
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Over 20 years’ experience
See our cost guide and our reviews.
FAQs for Chesser
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Chesser?
It usually goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you guarantee glazing sealant work?
All our work has a one-year guarantee.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we’ll explain our choice.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Chesser?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before any work starts.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job in most cases. In a city area like Chesser, 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.
- 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
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that’s easy.
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when you clean. Stick to a soft cloth.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water runs along frames and down walls so it’s best dealt with right away.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Chesser
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is at height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Mould in or behind the old joints
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.