Edinburgh · Scotland
Magdalene Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Magdalene, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
Glazing silicone in Magdalene
Glass replacement isn’t something we do and a misted double-glazed unit needs a glazier. What we do is the silicone around the glass and that is often where the water gets in. If you have split or lifting silicone on glass and water tracking down the inner face of the glass, we can put it right.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in Magdalene, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Place
- Magdalene (EH15, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Magdalene
Magdalene is within about 1 mile of 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. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 2.5 miles west, show how far back building around Magdalene goes. Schools such as Portobello High School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Letting a property close to Brunstane station? Then glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Magdalene is about 2 miles west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover glazing silicone for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Magdalene, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Magdalene is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for glazing silicone.
Postcode districts we cover here for glazing silicone: EH15 and EH16. Streets in the area include Hope Lane, Milton Road and Durham Road, and we cover them all. With the A6106 close by, Magdalene is simple for us to get to for glazing silicone. Other places close to Magdalene include South Portobello (1 mile north), Bingham (1 mile south-west), Niddrie Mains (1 mile south-west), Brunstane (1 mile north-east) and Niddrie (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Magdalene
In Magdalene, that means homes and buildings near Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.6 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Magdalene includes Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
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Landlord and commercial work in Magdalene
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. For a tenement in Magdalene, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We find where water is getting in and check whether it’s a sealant joint.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
Before we arrive
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Related advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
Look over the glazing joints every year or so. Catching a split early keeps the repair small.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below long before you see it.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-glass joints
Where two panes meet, the silicone joint takes all the movement. The bead needs to be tidy and fully bonded.
Glass balustrade bases
We reseal the joint where the glass meets the base channel. Glass fitting is a separate trade.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Magdalene
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The number and length of the joints
- The product the joint needs
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Leave it or put it right?
Leaks get worse, not better. Left, water can mark floors, damage plaster and rot timber so early action saves a bigger repair. For landlords in Magdalene, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- We never seal over old sealant
Take a look at what affects the cost and what customers say.
FAQs for Magdalene
Does the coastal weather in Magdalene affect outside sealant?
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.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Magdalene get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Can a conservatory leak be sealed?
In many cases, as long as sealant is the cause. We trace the leak first before any sealing.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Magdalene?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. Domestic, commercial and hotel work are all part of what we do, and we are fully insured.
Do you guarantee glazing sealant work?
You get our one-year guarantee on all our work.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
How long will you be here?
That depends on the amount of work, but as a guide it takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. We will give you a better idea when we quote.