Orkney Islands · Scotland
Lyness Glazing Silicone
Glazing joints in Lyness need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
How we handle glazing silicone in Lyness
Our work covers conservatory joints, rooflights and glass panels, as well as frameless shower screens and glass balustrade bases. Each joint is cut out, cleaned and resealed. We work on glass-to-frame joints, rooflights and conservatory frames, and common reasons people get in touch are glazing silicone that has cracked or come away and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Lyness is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Lyness (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Lyness
Is Lyness within the area you cover?
Yes, Lyness is covered. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do glazing silicone in Lyness?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Lyness is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Lyness?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes, we do. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few pictures.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
New silicone will not bond to old silicone and water gets between the layers. The old bead always comes out first.
Why it’s worth doing now in Lyness
Silicone around glazing needs the right product. General-purpose sealant from a DIY shop may not suit glass or the frame, so we use neutral-cure glazing silicone. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Why us?
- Fully insured
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Old sealant always removed completely
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Also in Lyness
Signs you need glazing silicone in Lyness
Using a sealant not made for glass causes many failures. Some products do not bond well to glass, and acetoxy types can attack some frame materials.
The most common problems we see are:
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
In and around Lyness, as anywhere, good glazing silicone starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Comparing quotes
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the colour is chosen
What sealant work cannot fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant will not put right:
- Glass that needs replacing
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Frames and glazing around Lyness
Lyness is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For jobs in and around Lyness, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Lyness is about 13 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Lyness can book us for glazing silicone. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across the Orkney Islands, we cover 51 places, Lyness among them.
Work in KW16 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find Lyness on the B9048, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Longhope (2 miles south), Midland (6 miles north), Hoy (7 miles north-west), Orphir (7 miles north) and Clestrain (7 miles north). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Near you in Lyness
Nearby you’ll also find Scapa Flow Museum (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Get a new leak looked at quickly
- Keep conservatory gutters clear of leaves
- Stick to mild cleaners on glass
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
Use mild cleaners on and around the silicone. Strong solvents can soften or mark it.
Drips or damp near a glazing joint shouldn’t be ignored. The cause may be sealant or another part, and we will tell you which.
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on. Expect the work to take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Outdoor work around Lyness depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
If you are in Lyness and need glazing silicone, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.