Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Craigleith, Edinburgh
Professional glazing silicone in and around Craigleith, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Glazing silicone in Craigleith
Conservatory leaks often start at a sealant joint at the glass-to-frame or frame-to-wall joints. We find the joint that’s letting water in and renew it, and if it’s something sealant cannot fix, we will tell you. Typical jobs include silicone pulling away from the glass and sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed, across rooflights, glass-to-glass joints and shower screens.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Craigleith, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Craigleith (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work can’t fix
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
- Cracked or broken glass
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Craigleith
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
What we’re called out for in Craigleith
New silicone over old silicone won’t bond. Plenty of leaks come from a quick top-up over the old bead leaving a path for water.
The most common problems we see are:
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
Schools such as Broughton High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What insurance they hold
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Do not use a blade near the sealant
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Wipe the screen down after showering
Use mild cleaners on and around the silicone. Strong solvents can soften or mark it.
Shower screen leaks can go unnoticed. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below long before you see it.
Questions from Craigleith
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Craigleith normally arranged?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Craigleith.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Do you seal glass balustrade bases?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant and reseal the base joint using a sealant that suits the materials.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
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What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job and we leave things clean and tidy. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Craigleith, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- Each joint is checked and, where possible, water-tested.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
A leaking joint will not fix itself. Left, water can mark floors, damage plaster and rot timber, so it pays to deal with it early. For landlords in Craigleith, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why Craigleith clients choose us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
Craigleith homes and the weather
Craigleith is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Homes close to Dean Parish Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. For landlords with property near Haymarket station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Craigleith is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Craigleith and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Craigleith is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for glazing silicone.
We cover every part of EH4, EH5 and EH3 for glazing silicone and the streets around it. We cover properties on Ferry Road, Orchard Road and Grigor Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Craigleith include East Pilton (1 mile north-west), Comely Bank (1 mile south-east), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-west), Inverleith (1 mile north-east) and Stockbridge (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north-east), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Craigleith
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, St Columba's Parish Church and Gabrielle Keiller Library. Also close by are Stewart's Melville College (0.6 miles south) and King George V Park (1.2 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Western General Hospital (under half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Craigleith includes Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.