Edinburgh · Scotland
Crewe Toll Glazing Silicone
Specialist glazing silicone for Crewe Toll: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
Glazing silicone in Crewe Toll, done properly
Glazing silicone is a maintenance item. Sun, rain and movement wear it down, and once it cracks, water follows. Renewing it keeps glazing joints doing their job. We work on rooflights, conservatory frames and glass-to-frame joints, and the jobs we see most are leaks from the base of a shower screen and split or lifting silicone on glass.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Crewe Toll, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Crewe Toll (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. It helps stop mould getting into the silicone.
Don’t leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the problem grows.
What we’re called out for in Crewe Toll
On shower screens, constant water and cleaning products wear silicone. Mould gets into it and the edges begin to peel.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
Historic houses such as Caroline Park, about 1 mile north, show how far back building around Crewe Toll goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What insurance they hold
Landlords, agents and businesses in Crewe Toll
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Crewe Toll, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Questions from Crewe Toll
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Crewe Toll any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Do you work for landlords with property near Haymarket station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Do you cover Crewe Toll?
Yes. From our base in Crawley, we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland, Crewe Toll included.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Do you replace glass?
No. We renew the sealant. Glass and sealed units need a glazier.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The size of the job
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it has been sealed before
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Crewe Toll homes and the weather
Crewe Toll is close to 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. Historic houses like Caroline Park (about 1 mile north) are a reminder that the area around Crewe Toll has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. Managing a site like Craigroyston Community High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Crewe Toll is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH4, we cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Every address in EH4, EH5 and EH3 is within our area for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Ferry Road, Grigor Avenue and Davidson Road. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include East Pilton (1 mile south-east), Pilton (1 mile north), Craigleith (1 mile south-east), Drylaw (1 mile south-west) and West Pilton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Dumbiedykes (3 miles south-east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Newington (3 miles south-east) and Queensferry (6 miles west).
Around Crewe Toll
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Starbank Park, Gabrielle Keiller Library and St Columba's Parish Church. The closest station to Crewe Toll is Haymarket station, about 1.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Palestine Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Craigcrook Castle (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Crewe Toll includes Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating. Expect the work to take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Inside a flat in Crewe Toll, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Related advice
How the job changes by surface
Conservatory frames
Frame-to-wall joints on a conservatory move with the weather. We reseal them with a sealant suited to the frame.
Glass-to-frame joints
Glass-to-frame joints need a sealant that bonds to both. We choose a product that suits both.
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Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.