Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Kaimes, Edinburgh
Glazing silicone across Kaimes and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Water running down inside the glass
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Rooflight joints letting water in
How we quote for glazing silicone
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need sealing
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If someone has resealed it before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
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’ll have a clear quote before we start.
Glazing silicone in Kaimes
Glass and frames expand and contract differently, and the silicone between them takes the strain. When it cracks or lets go, water gets in. We cut it out and reseal with a glazing silicone suited to the joint. Typical jobs include stained, discoloured glazing silicone and shower screens leaking along the wall or tray, on rooflights, glass-to-glass joints and glass-to-frame joints.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Kaimes, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Kaimes (EH16, EH17)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Kaimes
Sunlight breaks sealant down, especially on conservatory roofs. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip on the glass.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Water running down inside the glass
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
Melville Castle, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kaimes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is VAT in the price?
- How long the guarantee is
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Letting agents and landlords in Kaimes can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
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How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Do not leave a drip for the next storm
Look over the glazing joints every year or so. Spotting a crack early means a simpler fix, before water gets in.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the leak gets worse.
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Kaimes, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- 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.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
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What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Condensation trapped between two panes
- A broken pane or roof panel
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
Frames and glazing around Kaimes
With historic houses such as Melville Castle (about 2.5 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Kaimes as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that’s traditional sand mastic. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Gracemount High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Kaimes is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Kaimes is covered for glazing silicone. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Kaimes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Here we cover the EH16 and EH17 postcode area for glazing silicone. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Howden Hall (1 mile north), Alnwickhill (1 mile north), Southhouse (1 mile east), Gracemount (1 mile north-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
What’s near Kaimes
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Liberton Parish Church and Drum Park, among other places. The closest station to Kaimes is Shawfair station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Craigmillar Castle (2 miles north-east) and Natural History Collections (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Kaimes includes Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Why act early in Kaimes
You don’t need new glazing because the sealant has gone. Sound glass and frames usually just need resealing, and we will tell you if that is not the case. In a tenement flat in Kaimes, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why Kaimes customers choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Tidy, careful work
- You choose the colour before work begins
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
Kaimes questions
Can you do glazing silicone in Kaimes?
Yes, Kaimes is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Kaimes?
It usually goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Kaimes?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we will agree it with you first.
Is it messy?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant and reseal the base joint using a sealant that suits the materials.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.