Edinburgh · Scotland
Firrhill Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Firrhill, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
Signs you need glazing silicone in Firrhill
The wrong sealant is a common cause. Some products do not bond well to glass and vinegar-smelling acetoxy silicone can attack some metals.
Look out for these signs:
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
For landlords with property near Slateford station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the colour is chosen
Glazing silicone in Firrhill, done properly
Our work covers conservatory joints, rooflights and glass panels, as well as frameless shower screens and glass balustrade bases. The old sealant comes out, the joint is cleaned and new silicone goes in. We work on rooflights, shower screens and glass-to-glass joints, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked silicone between glass panels and water getting into a conservatory at the joints.
Firrhill is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Firrhill (EH13, EH10, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It usually takes a few hours for most jobs. For a tenement in Firrhill, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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What we cannot put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Cracked or broken glass
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
Leave it or put it right?
A new conservatory roof is a big job. If the leak is a failed sealant joint renewing the joint is the simpler fix. If the roof is the problem, we will say so. For landlords in Firrhill, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
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For landlords and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
What affects the quote in Firrhill
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the property is
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Frames and glazing around Firrhill
Historic houses like Whitefoord House (about 3.5 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Firrhill has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
If you look after a building such as Firrhill High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as St Johns Colinton Mains Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Firrhill is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Firrhill gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Firrhill among them.
All of EH13, EH10 and EH14 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Elliot Road, Greenbank Road and Oxgangs Avenue, and we cover them all. Close by, we work in Colinton Mains (1 mile south-east), Greenbank (1 mile east), Redford (1 mile south-west), Oxgangs (1 mile south-east) and Comiston (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north).
Near you in Firrhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cross Keys Tavern, Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and Harrison Park. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
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How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Do not leave a drip for the next storm
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
- Wipe the screen down after showering
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
Clear the conservatory gutters regularly so water does not back up against the seals. Overflowing gutters can cause leaks of their own.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the leak gets worse.
Questions from Firrhill
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Firrhill usually arranged?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Can you just put new silicone over the old?
A top-up rarely holds. The new bead cannot grip the old one, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
What guarantee do I get?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.