Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Lochans, Dumfries and Galloway
Glazing silicone for Lochans and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
Glazing silicone in Lochans
Glazing joints need a sealant made for glass. We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone, which suits glass and most frame materials, finished with a neat, even bead. We work on conservatory frames, shower screens and glass balustrade bases, and common reasons people get in touch are water escaping where a screen meets the wall and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Lochans (DG9)
- Region
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job for a typical job. Around Lochans, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Lochans questions
I let a flat near Stranraer station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Lochans any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
Glass replacement isn’t our trade. We look after the sealant joints and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
A glazing silicone chosen for the joint. Neutral-cure products suit most glass and frames.
What guarantee do I get?
All our work has a 12-month guarantee.
Do you cover Lochans?
Yes. From our base in Crawley, we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland, and that includes Lochans.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
Clear the conservatory gutters regularly, so water drains away from the joints. Overflowing gutters can cause leaks of their own.
Cracked glazing silicone means the joint has failed. Resealing now is a small job compared with fixing water damage later.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
- How many areas need sealing
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- 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.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
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.
Lochans homes and the weather
Lochans is within about 3 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Lochans is in the west of Scotland, which is wetter than the east, which means glazing joints and frame seals has to cope with a lot of rain.
In and around Lochans, as anywhere, good glazing silicone starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Lochans is about 3 miles south of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. Jobs in Lochans get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 138 towns and villages across Dumfries and Galloway, large and small. Glasgow is on our list too, about 74 miles from Lochans.
All of DG9 is within our area for glazing silicone. Streets in the area include Main Street, Mount Terrace and Cairn Terrace, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Lochans: Lime Kiln (2 miles north-east), Stranraer (3 miles north), Aird (3 miles north-east), Stoneykirk (3 miles south-east) and Castle Kennedy (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Lochans
Lochans’s nearest station is Stranraer station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include North West Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stranraer Museum (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Lochans include Soulseat Loch.
Nearby places to Lochans
Other services in Lochans
Common problems we fix in Lochans
Sealant laid over old sealant doesn’t last. Plenty of leaks come from a quick top-up over the old bead, and water gets between the layers.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
For landlords with property near Stranraer station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the guarantee is
- What the cure time is
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-frame joints
The sealant must stick to glass and frame alike. We choose a product that suits both.
Glass-to-glass joints
Silicone joins glass panels in many frameless designs. We reseal with a suitable glazing silicone.