Edinburgh · Scotland
Holyrood Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Holyrood. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
Holyrood questions
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Holyrood get organised?
It normally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you reseal glass shower screens?
We can. We remove the old silicone carefully before cleaning and resealing.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you cover Holyrood?
Yes. From our base in Crawley, we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland, and that includes Holyrood.
What does glazing silicone cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it doesn’t work out, we can redo it.
Glazing silicone in Holyrood, done properly
Glass replacement isn’t something we do and a misted double-glazed unit needs a glazier. Our work is the sealant joints and that is often where the water gets in. If you have sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed and stained, discoloured glazing silicone, we can help, on glass balustrade bases, glass-to-frame joints and conservatory frames alike.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Holyrood (EH8, EH1, EH7)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Holyrood
Common problems we fix in Holyrood
Some conservatory leaks aren’t sealant at all: failed roof panels, slipped glazing bars and blocked gutters cause them too. That’s why we trace the leak first.
People usually contact us when they notice something like this:
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Comparing quotes
- How much experience the applicator has
- The length of the guarantee
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Should I try it myself first?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What affects the quote in Holyrood
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Whether the work is at height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it’s a home or a business
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Surface by surface
Rooflights
Rooflight leaks can come from the sealant or the roof. We find the cause first.
Shower screens
Silicone holds the water in on frameless screens. We renew it without marking the glass.
What sealant work can’t fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Glass that needs replacing
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Conservatory frames
Holyrood homes and the weather
Holyrood is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
In the older streets around St Cuthbert's Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Schools such as Old Royal High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Holyrood is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Holyrood is covered for glazing silicone, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Holyrood is one of them.
All of EH8, EH1 and EH7 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Calton Road and Hutton Road. We also cover the places around Holyrood: Canongate (1 mile north-east), Dumbiedykes (1 mile south-east), Buccleuch (1 mile south), Greenside (1 mile north) and Old Town (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south).
Near you in Holyrood
In Holyrood, that means homes and buildings near The World's End pub, Scottish Poetry Library and Holyrood Park. There’s a railway station in Holyrood itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (under half a mile west) and People's Story Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
How it works
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for most jobs. Inside a flat in Holyrood, 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 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.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Why act early in Holyrood
You don’t need new glazing because the sealant has gone. If the glass and frame are sound, new silicone is often all it takes, and we’ll tell you if that’s not the case. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Holyrood, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Holyrood customers choose us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
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