Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Hillend, Edinburgh
Professional glazing silicone in and around Hillend, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Water running down inside the glass
Glazing silicone in Hillend, done properly
We don’t replace glass, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. Our work is the sealant joints, which is where many leaks start. We are often asked to deal with rooflight joints letting water in and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame, across glass balustrade bases, glass-to-glass joints and shower screens.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Hillend depends on the weather. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Hillend (EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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 does not work out, we can still put it right.
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing from start to finish. Somewhere like Hillend may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- 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
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Hillend
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. Water from a failed joint can soak into the floor before it shows. In an older home around Hillend, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We never seal over old sealant
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Hillend
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
Towns and villages near Hillend
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When to call us in Hillend
The wrong sealant is a common cause. Not every silicone sticks properly to glass, and acetoxy types can attack some frame materials.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
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.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they’re fully insured
What glazing silicone looks like in Hillend
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that. Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 3.6 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Hillend has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic.
In the older streets around Fairmilehead Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. For landlords with property near Slateford station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Hillend is about 2 miles south-west of Southhouse, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH10 postcode area, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. Hillend is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Here we cover the EH10 postcode area for glazing silicone. Local streets include Pentland Road and Seafield Moor Road. Other places close to Hillend include Old Pentland (1 mile east), Bilston (1 mile south-east), Loanhead (2 miles east), Burdiehouse (2 miles north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north), Leith (7 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
What’s near Hillend
For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 3.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and Caerketton Hill.
How the job changes by surface
Rooflights
A rooflight faces rain and sun from above. The sealant around the glass and frame wears faster than most.
Glass-to-glass joints
You see these joints clearly, so we take care to leave a neat bead.
How we quote for glazing silicone
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
- The type of sealant required
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
FAQs for Hillend
Is Hillend within the area you cover?
Yes. Hillend is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
Topping up is a common cause of leaks. We remove the old silicone, clean the joint and reseal.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Which silicone is used for glass joints?
A neutral-cure glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. Shower screens get anti-fungal silicone.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can a conservatory leak be sealed?
That depends where the water is getting in. Failed glazing and frame joints can be resealed but roof and panel problems need another trade.