East Lothian · Scotland
Cockenzie and Port Seton Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for homes and businesses in Cockenzie and Port Seton and across East Lothian. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Rooflight joints letting water in
How we handle glazing silicone in Cockenzie and Port Seton
Glass replacement is not something we do and a misted double-glazed unit needs a glazier. Our work is the sealant joints and that is often where the water gets in. If you have failed sealant around rooflight glass and shower screens leaking along the wall or tray, we can put it right, on glass balustrade bases, glass-to-glass joints and shower screens alike.
In and around a place like Cockenzie and Port Seton, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Cockenzie and Port Seton and across East Lothian.
- Where
- Cockenzie and Port Seton (EH32)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What glazing silicone looks like in Cockenzie and Port Seton
Cockenzie and Port Seton is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Letting a property close to Prestonpans station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies. Homes close to Chalmers Memorial Church include some older properties, and frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Cockenzie and Port Seton is about 4 miles north-east of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. From the centre of Cockenzie and Port Seton to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property. Cockenzie and Port Seton is one of 48 places in East Lothian where we work for glazing silicone. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby.
We work across EH32 for glazing silicone and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Park View West and North Seton Park, and we cover them all. Cockenzie and Port Seton sits on or near the B1348 and B6371, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Cockenzie and Port Seton include Seton (1 mile south), Prestonpans (1 mile south-west), Tranent (2 miles south), Prestongrange (2 miles south-west) and Macmerry (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (4 miles south-west), Haddington (7 miles east), North Berwick (11 miles north-east), Wallyford (3 miles south-west), Gullane (7 miles north-east) and East Linton (11 miles east). Cockenzie and Port Seton is one of the larger places we cover in East Lothian.
Local landmarks in Cockenzie and Port Seton
The nearest railway station is Prestonpans station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Seton Castle (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum (1.5 miles south-west).
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
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Cockenzie and Port Seton questions
Will you come out to Cockenzie and Port Seton?
Yes, Cockenzie and Port Seton is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Cockenzie and Port Seton any different?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll explain which colours are available.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
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.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
What does glazing silicone cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Common problems we fix in Cockenzie and Port Seton
Dirt and grease stop silicone sticking. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased, the bead can peel away early.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Preston Lodge High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What insurance they hold
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Stick to mild cleaners on glass
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
Keep the new joints dry for as long as we advise. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below long before you see it.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaks get worse, not better. Water can damage frames, walls, flooring and furniture, so it pays to deal with it early. Around Cockenzie and Port Seton, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Full insurance on every job
Read how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
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What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Glass that needs replacing
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Glass-to-glass joints depend entirely on the sealant. It must be clean, neat and well bonded.
Rooflights
A rooflight faces rain and sun from above. The sealant around the glass and frame wears faster than most.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Cockenzie and Port Seton, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.