Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Lauriston
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for homes and businesses in Lauriston and across Edinburgh. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
How we handle glazing silicone in Lauriston
Glass, frames and walls all move at different rates, and the silicone between them takes the strain. Once it splits or comes away, water finds a way through. We cut it out and reseal with a glazing silicone suited to the joint. Typical jobs include water getting into a conservatory at the joints and split or lifting silicone on glass, across glass-to-glass joints, shower screens and rooflights.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Lauriston (EH3, EH1, EH8)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Lauriston
Surface by surface
Conservatory frames
The joints where the conservatory meets the house take a lot of movement. They’re resealed with a suitable sealant.
Glass balustrade bases
The base joint is cut out and resealed. We don’t install or replace glass.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not use a blade near the sealant
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
Check the joints once a year. Catching a split early keeps the repair small.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below before you spot it.
Why it’s worth doing now in Lauriston
Resealing cannot fix a failed unit or a cracked panel. We say so plainly, so you can call the right trade. In a tenement flat in Lauriston, 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.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
How the visit works
Once we’re on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Lauriston, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- 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.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Common questions in Lauriston
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Lauriston any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
Do you seal glass balustrade bases?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. Fitting glass is a separate trade.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Most of the time, yes. We will explain which colours are available.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Which silicone is used for glass joints?
Glass needs a sealant made for glazing. Ours is a neutral-cure glazing silicone and anti-fungal silicone in wet areas.
When to call us in Lauriston
Some conservatory leaks are not sealant at all: failed roof panels, slipped glazing bars and blocked gutters cause them too. That’s why we trace the leak first.
Look out for any of the following:
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured?
- What product goes in the joint
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Which colour the sealant will be
Frames and glazing around Lauriston
Lauriston 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. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Lauriston Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Lauriston is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need glazing silicone in Lauriston, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Lauriston included. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Lauriston among them.
Jobs for glazing silicone in EH3, EH1 and EH8 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Lothian Road, Forrest Road and Lister Square. Being close to the A700, Lauriston is simple for us to get to. Close by, we work in Old Town (1 mile north-east), Marchmont (1 mile south), Buccleuch (1 mile east), Sciennes (1 mile south-east) and Holyrood (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east) and Muirhouse (3 miles north-west).
Around Lauriston
Around Lauriston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Tollcross Primary School, St Cuthbert's Church and James Gillespie's High School. Other local landmarks include The Meadows (less than half a mile south), The Beehive Inn (less than half a mile north) and National Museums Scotland Library (within half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh Dental Institute (within half a mile south) and Waverley Mall (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Lauriston
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The size of the job
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that is easy.