Shetland Islands · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Hillswick
Problem with your glazing joints in Hillswick? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
How we handle glazing silicone in Hillswick
Glazing silicone that has yellowed, blackened or come away looks poor and can leak. It comes off cleanly, without marking the glass before the new bead goes in. We are often asked to deal with new silicone smeared over old sealant and leaks from the base of a shower screen, on glass-to-glass joints, conservatory frames and shower screens.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Hillswick (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hillswick: your questions answered
Can you do glazing silicone in Hillswick?
Yes, Hillswick 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, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Hillswick?
Yes, Hillswick is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
A neutral-cure glazing silicone suited to glass and the frame. Shower screens get anti-fungal silicone.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Hillswick?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
How long does glazing silicone take?
A typical job takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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, then guaranteed for a year.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The visit itself generally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere like Hillswick may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
Don’t use blades or scrapers near the bead when you clean. Stick to a soft cloth.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below long before you see it.
When to call us in Hillswick
Sealant laid over old sealant does not last. Many failed joints we see have been topped up rather than cut out leaving a path for water.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Water running down inside the glass
Around Hillswick, as everywhere, glazing silicone is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What insurance they hold
- How long the guarantee is
- Is VAT in the price?
Why act early in Hillswick
Topping up old silicone can look like a fix, but silicone does not stick to silicone and water soon finds its way back. A proper reseal is the lasting answer. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hillswick
- We agree the colour with you first
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
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Hillswick homes and the weather
Hillswick is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
In the older streets around Northmavine Parish Church and Churchyard, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint.
Hillswick is in the Shetland Islands. Every kind of property in Hillswick is covered for glazing silicone, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Hillswick is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for glazing silicone: ZE2. Other places close to Hillswick include Urafirth (1 mile north-east), Braehoulland (3 miles north-west), Hogaland (4 miles east), Sullom (5 miles south-east) and Ollaberry (5 miles east). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning.
Around Hillswick
In Hillswick, that means homes and buildings near The Booth pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Tangwick Haa Museum (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Ness-houlls Water.
Surface by surface
Rooflights
We reseal the glazing joints on rooflights. Leaks from the roof itself need a roofer.
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass before new glazing silicone goes in.
How we quote for glazing silicone
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The amount of work
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Want a quote for glazing silicone? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.