Edinburgh · Scotland
Kingsknowe Glazing Silicone
Glazing joints in Kingsknowe need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
Glazing silicone in Kingsknowe
We do not replace glass, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. What we do is the silicone around the glass, which is where many leaks start. If you are dealing with rooflight joints letting water in and drips on the inside of a conservatory window, we can help.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that won’t mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Kingsknowe (EH14, EH13, EH11)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Kingsknowe
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look. 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 landlords with property near Kingsknowe station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 4.1 miles north-east, show how far back building around Kingsknowe goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Kingsknowe is about 3 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. If you need glazing silicone in Kingsknowe, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Kingsknowe included. Kingsknowe is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for glazing silicone.
Jobs for glazing silicone in EH14, EH13 and EH11 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need glazing silicone at a property on Lanark Road, Redhall Road and Hailes Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Kingsknowe: Longstone (1 mile north), Redhall (1 mile north-east), Parkhead (1 mile north), Clovenstone (1 mile south-west) and Wester Hailes (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingsknowe
We work in homes and buildings around Firrhill High School, Cross Keys Tavern and Saughton Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Kingsknowe itself: Kingsknowe station. Well-known places in the area include Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.9 miles east) and Merchiston Tower (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kingsknowe include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
How we quote for glazing silicone
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
The cost depends on the amount of work, 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.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the property is
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Kingsknowe
Shower screen silicone gets wet every day. Mould grows into the bead and the joint starts to lift.
People usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Merchiston Castle School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long to leave it before use
- How long the guarantee is
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
Squeegee a shower screen after each shower and let the room air. That slows mould growth on the bead.
Drips or damp near a glazing joint shouldn’t be ignored. It may be sealant, or something else, and we’ll tell you which.
FAQs for Kingsknowe
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Kingsknowe station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Kingsknowe generally arranged?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. 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.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We will give you the cure time for the product we used.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
It depends on the cause. Sealant joints we can renew, but roof panels and structural problems need a conservatory specialist or roofer.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Do you cover Kingsknowe?
We do. Our applicators work in Kingsknowe, and the service is the same as everywhere else.
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for most jobs. In a city area like Kingsknowe, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We find where water is getting in and check whether it’s 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.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- The finished joints are checked and, where it’s safe, tested with water.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Surface by surface
Glass-to-frame joints
Glass-to-frame joints need a sealant that bonds to both. We choose a product that suits both.
Glass balustrade bases
Glass balustrades sit in a channel that is often finished with sealant. When it fails, water can sit in the channel.
Also near Kingsknowe
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Kingsknowe, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.