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Glazing Silicone in Fairmilehead
Glazing joints in Fairmilehead need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
Glazing silicone in Fairmilehead: local notes
Historic houses like Whitefoord House (about 3.7 miles north) are a reminder that the area around Fairmilehead has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
Schools such as Firrhill High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Homes close to Fairmilehead Church include some older properties, and replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Fairmilehead is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We carry out glazing silicone for householders, landlords and businesses in Fairmilehead and the surrounding area. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EH10 and EH13 postcode area for glazing silicone. We cover properties on Biggar Road, Oxgangs Road and Camus Avenue and the roads around them. Fairmilehead sits on or near the A720, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Fairmilehead include Caiystane (1 mile north-west), Buckstone (1 mile north), Comiston (1 mile north-west), Oxgangs (1 mile north-west) and Colinton Mains (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Around Fairmilehead
The closest station to Fairmilehead is Slateford station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (under half a mile east) and Cockburn Geological Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fairmilehead include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Fairmilehead
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. Leaks generally come from the wall joint or the tray joint and both get fresh anti-fungal silicone. We work on conservatory frames, glass balustrade bases and rooflights, and the jobs we see most are black or yellowed silicone on glass joints and glazing silicone that has cracked or come away.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. In Fairmilehead, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Fairmilehead (EH10, EH13)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Frames that have decayed or split
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
Fairmilehead: your questions answered
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Fairmilehead get organised?
It normally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds do not, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
Glass replacement isn’t our trade. We look after the sealant joints, and we’ll tell you if a unit looks like it has failed.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Fairmilehead?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
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Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Do you need glazing silicone in Fairmilehead?
Dirt and grease stop silicone sticking. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased the sealant may lift within a few years.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Water running down inside the glass
Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the colour is chosen
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Use gentle products around the joints
Clear the conservatory gutters regularly, so water drains away from the joints. Blocked gutters can push water where it shouldn’t go.
Don’t leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the problem grows.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Fairmilehead and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together.
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for most jobs for a typical job. Inside a flat in Fairmilehead, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- 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 if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Clear the area around the work
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Fairmilehead
Replacing windows or a shower screen isn’t needed for a failed joint. Sound glass and frames normally just need resealing. In a tenement flat in Fairmilehead, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why Fairmilehead customers choose us
- We agree the colour with you first
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
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