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Glazing Silicone in Gracemount
We cover Gracemount for glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
Windows and doors in Gracemount
With historic houses such as Melville Castle (about 2.3 miles south-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Gracemount as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, often through a property factor. Windows generally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Schools such as Gracemount High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Letting a property close to Shawfair station? Then glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Gracemount is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Gracemount is covered for glazing silicone. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Every address in EH17 and EH16 is covered for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Southhouse (1 mile south), Howden Hall (1 mile west), Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east), Alnwickhill (1 mile west) and Kaimes (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Around Gracemount
Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church. The closest station to Gracemount is Shawfair station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Natural History Collections (1.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Glazing silicone in Gracemount
Many conservatory leaks come down to failed sealant, where glass meets frame or frame meets wall. We find the joint that’s letting water in and renew it and tell you plainly if the cause is something else. If you’re dealing with silicone pulling away from the glass and cracked silicone between glass panels, we can help.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Gracemount, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Where
- Gracemount (EH17, EH16)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Where glass sits in a frame, silicone keeps water out. A failed bead lets water in.
Rooflights
Rooflight leaks can come from the sealant or the roof. We find the cause first.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right 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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for most jobs. Inside a flat in Gracemount, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- Each joint is checked and, where possible, water-tested.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
Want a quote for glazing silicone? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. Water from a failed joint can soak into the floor before you notice. For landlords in Gracemount, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Questions from Gracemount
Is Gracemount in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Gracemount is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Gracemount normally arranged?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant and reseal the base joint with a suitable product.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when cleaning the glass. Stick to a soft cloth.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. The cause may be sealant or another part and we will find out which.
When to call us in Gracemount
On shower screens, constant water and cleaning products wear silicone. Mould gets into it and the edges begin to peel.
Look out for any of the following:
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 2.3 miles south-east, show how far back building around Gracemount goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether VAT is included
- How much experience the applicator has
- What insurance they hold
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Gracemount, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Gracemount and across Edinburgh. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured for the work.