Edinburgh · Scotland
Howden Hall Glazing Silicone
Specialist glazing silicone for Howden Hall: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Do not use a blade near the sealant
- Stick to mild cleaners on glass
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
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. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below before you spot it.
How we handle glazing silicone in Howden Hall
We work across Howden Hall on glazing joints for homes and businesses. Conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens are all part of the job. If you have new silicone smeared over old sealant and stained, discoloured glazing silicone, we can put it right, on glass-to-frame joints, conservatory frames and rooflights alike.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. In Howden Hall, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Howden Hall (EH16, EH17)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about glazing silicone in Howden Hall
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Howden Hall get organised?
The owners of the flats generally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our 12-month guarantee on all our work.
How long should I leave it?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we’re fully insured.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes a few hours for most jobs. Bigger jobs take longer.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
We can. The old sealant is removed and the joint resealed using a sealant that suits the materials.
Why act early in Howden Hall
A new conservatory roof is a big job. Where the water is getting in through sealant renewing the joint is the simpler fix. If the roof is the problem, we will say so. For landlords in Howden Hall, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why Howden Hall clients choose us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Colour picked to suit the job
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- We agree the colour with you first
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
How the visit works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. For a tenement in Howden Hall, 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.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- Glazing silicone suited to the joint is applied and tooled.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
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What glazing silicone looks like in Howden Hall
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. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Shawfair station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Melville Castle, about 2.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Howden Hall.
Howden Hall is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Howden Hall to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Howden Hall among them.
Jobs for glazing silicone in EH16 and EH17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west), Kaimes (1 mile south), Gracemount (1 mile east), Southhouse (1 mile south-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include 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 Howden Hall
We work in homes and buildings around Liberton Parish Church and Drum Park. The closest station to Howden Hall is Shawfair station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Natural History Collections (1.4 miles north) and Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Howden Hall include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Condensation trapped between two panes
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- A broken pane or roof panel
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
What affects the quote in Howden Hall
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Access and height
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The amount of work
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few pictures by email, if you can
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Should I try it myself first?
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.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.