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Drumbrae Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for Drumbrae, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Drumbrae
Glass, frames and walls all move at different rates, and the silicone between them takes the strain. Once it splits or comes away, water finds a way through. We replace it with a glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. If you have leaks from the base of a shower screen and silicone pulling away from the glass, we can help.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Drumbrae, access is the first thing to plan.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Drumbrae
Drumbrae is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Caroline Park, about 2.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Drumbrae, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. For landlords with property near South Gyle station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Drumbrae gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our applicators cover all of the EH4 and EH12 postcode area for glazing silicone. If you need glazing silicone at a property on Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Drumbrae include Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Around Drumbrae
We work in homes and buildings around The Torfin pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is South Gyle station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Drumbrae includes The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
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Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Wipe the screen down after showering
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
Don’t use blades or scrapers near the bead when you clean. Stick to a soft cloth.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the leak gets worse.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It generally takes a few hours for most jobs. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Drumbrae, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- Old silicone is cut away from the glass and frame without scratching either.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get 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 and send pictures if you have them.
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What we cannot put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A broken pane or roof panel
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
Signs you need glazing silicone in Drumbrae
UV light ages silicone and roof joints get the most sun. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip on the glass.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Rooflight joints letting water in
If you look after a building such as Craigmount High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
What your quote should include
- How long to leave it before use
- Is VAT in the price?
- How much experience the applicator has
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Drumbrae: your questions answered
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Drumbrae any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are normally the first to need attention.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near South Gyle station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Do you come to Drumbrae?
Yes. We work in Drumbrae. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our 12-month guarantee applies to every job we do.
How long does glazing silicone take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. We will tell you when we quote.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Normally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
How we quote for glazing silicone
You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much there is to do
- The number of rooms or windows
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.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The type of property
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Why deal with it now?
Replacing windows or a shower screen is not needed for a failed joint. If the glass and frame are sound, new silicone is often all it takes, and we’ll tell you if that’s not the case. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Drumbrae customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.