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Glazing & conservatory sealant in Dumbiedykes, Edinburgh
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- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Failed joints on frameless glass
Dumbiedykes homes and the weather
Dumbiedykes is within about 2 miles of 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.
Managing a site like Old Royal High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Whitefoord House, about 0.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dumbiedykes.
Dumbiedykes is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Dumbiedykes get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Dumbiedykes is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for glazing silicone: EH8, EH1 and EH7. Glazing silicone is available to properties on High Street, Calton Road and Hutton Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Holyrood (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile north), Buccleuch (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile west) and Greenside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (3 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Dumbiedykes
We work in homes and buildings around St Cuthbert's Church, The World's End pub and Holyrood Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Scottish Poetry Library (under half a mile north), London Street Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Trinnean's School (0.7 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deaconess Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Dumbiedykes include Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
Glazing silicone in Dumbiedykes
We work across Dumbiedykes on glazing joints for homes and businesses. Conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens are all part of the job. We work on shower screens, conservatory frames and rooflights, and the jobs we see most are water running down inside the glass and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. In Dumbiedykes, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Dumbiedykes (EH8, EH1, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need glazing silicone in Dumbiedykes
Using a sealant not made for glass causes many failures. Not every silicone sticks properly to glass and vinegar-smelling acetoxy silicone can attack some metals.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Rooflight joints letting water in
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- How long to leave it before use
- Are they insured?
- Is VAT in the price?
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
What sealant work cannot fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Frames that have decayed or split
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Glass that needs replacing
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
FAQs for Dumbiedykes
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Dumbiedykes any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Dumbiedykes normally arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
It does not last. Fresh silicone will not bond to cured silicone, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we are using.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. Shower screens get anti-fungal silicone.
How to look after the new joints
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. Our advice:
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet. After that, clean glass with a mild cleaner.
If silicone on glass has cracked, water is already getting in. Resealing now is a small job compared with fixing water damage later.
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Shower screens
Silicone holds the water in on frameless screens. We renew it without marking the glass.
Glass-to-glass joints
Glass-to-glass joints depend entirely on the sealant. It must be clean, neat and well bonded.
Also in Dumbiedykes
How it works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It generally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Parking in city streets around Dumbiedykes can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.