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Glazing & conservatory sealant in Lochend, Edinburgh
Professional glazing silicone in and around Lochend, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Stick to mild cleaners on glass
Squeegee a shower screen after each shower and let the room air. It helps stop mould getting into the silicone.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the problem grows.
Glazing silicone in Lochend, done properly
Across Lochend, we reseal glazing joints in homes, offices and hotels. Conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens are all part of the job, with a sealant chosen for the joint. We work on shower screens, glass-to-frame joints and glass-to-glass joints, and common reasons people get in touch are mouldy sealant around glass panels and glass-to-glass joints that have split.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Lochend, access is the first thing to plan.
Big or small, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Lochend and across Edinburgh.
- Location
- Lochend (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
When to call us in Lochend
UV light ages silicone, especially on conservatory roofs. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip to the glass and frame.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mannafields Christian School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long to leave it before use
- What insurance they hold
What affects the quote in Lochend
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How many areas need sealing
- Access and height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The rough size of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The address or postcode of the job
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How it works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. For a tenement in Lochend, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Glass-to-frame joints need a sealant that bonds to both. We use a glazing silicone suited to each.
Rooflights
Rooflight leaks can come from the sealant or the roof. We check which it is.
When it isn’t the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
Common questions in Lochend
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Lochend any different?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Lochend?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Topping up is a common cause of leaks. A proper job means cutting out, cleaning and resealing.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we’re fully insured too.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Lochend homes and the weather
Lochend is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. In the older streets around St Ninian and Triduana's Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Lochend is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Lochend and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the EH7, EH6 and EH8 postcode area for glazing silicone and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Abbey Lane, Easter Road and London Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Lochend, we cover Meadowbank (1 mile south), Restalrig (1 mile east), Abbeyhill (1 mile south-west), Jock's Lodge (1 mile south-east) and Willowbrae (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south) and Shandon (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Lochend
We work in homes and buildings around Lochend Park, Leith Academy and 1 pub. Other local landmarks include London Street Primary School (1.1 miles west) and McDonald Road Library (0.8 miles west). The closest station to Lochend is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. James Centre (1.2 miles west) and Eastern General Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.