Edinburgh · Scotland
Davidson's Mains Glazing Silicone
Problem with your glazing joints in Davidson's Mains? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
Surface by surface
Conservatory frames
Leaks often start where the frame meets the wall. We remove the failed sealant and renew it.
Rooflights
Water around a rooflight isn’t always the sealant. We find the cause first.
Glazing silicone in Davidson's Mains, done properly
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, which is where many leaks start. We work on rooflights, glass-to-frame joints and glass-to-glass joints, and common reasons people get in touch are shower screens leaking along the wall or tray and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. In Davidson's Mains, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Place
- Davidson's Mains (EH4, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
What affects the quote in Davidson's Mains
You will get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Davidson's Mains homes and the weather
Davidson's Mains is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Rented homes near South Gyle station change hands often, and a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. For an older house near a landmark such as St Columba's Parish Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Schools such as Craigroyston Community High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Davidson's Mains is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Davidson's Mains can book us for glazing silicone, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Davidson's Mains is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for glazing silicone.
We cover every part of the EH4 and EH12 postcode area for glazing silicone. Local streets include March Road, Main Street and Hillpark Road. If you’re just outside Davidson's Mains, we cover Silverknowes (1 mile north-east), Craigcrook (1 mile south-east), Parkgrove (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north-east) and Clermiston (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Near you in Davidson's Mains
The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Davidson's Mains includes Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Questions from Davidson's Mains
Does living near the coast affect glazing silicone in Davidson's Mains?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near South Gyle station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Many leaks we see come from exactly that. We remove the old silicone, clean the joint and reseal.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. Fitting glass is a separate trade.
Do you reseal glass shower screens?
Yes. We cut out the old silicone and reseal the glass-to-wall and glass-to-tray joints.
Why it’s worth doing now in Davidson's Mains
Leaks get worse, not better. Water can damage frames, walls, flooring and furniture so early action saves a bigger repair. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Davidson's Mains, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why Davidson's Mains customers choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Act on drips or damp patches early
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when cleaning the glass. A soft cloth or sponge is best.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below long before you see it.
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What happens on the day
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. In a city area like Davidson's Mains, 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 trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.