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Glazing Silicone in Mortonhall
Problem with your glazing joints in Mortonhall? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
How we handle glazing silicone in Mortonhall
Many conservatory leaks come down to failed sealant, where glass meets frame or frame meets wall. We trace the leak to the joint and reseal it, and if it’s something sealant can’t fix, we’ll tell you. If you are dealing with water running down inside the glass and a quick top-up bead that didn’t last, we can help.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Mortonhall depends on the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Mortonhall (EH16, EH10, EH17)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Mortonhall questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Mortonhall?
Yes. Mortonhall is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
How long does glazing silicone take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
What does glazing silicone cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you guarantee glazing sealant work?
Our 12-month guarantee applies to every job we do.
Why deal with it now?
If the problem is a misted unit or a broken panel, sealant won’t help. We will tell you that rather than seal it anyway and point you to a glazier or roofer. Around Mortonhall, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Mortonhall
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- One-year guarantee on every job
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Cracked or broken glass
- Condensation trapped between two panes
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
How we quote for glazing silicone
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The size of the job
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the property is
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How we’d reach the joints
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Glazing silicone in Mortonhall: local notes
With historic houses such as Melville Castle (about 3.1 miles east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Mortonhall as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Fairmilehead Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. For landlords with property near Slateford station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Mortonhall is about 1 mile west of Southhouse, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Mortonhall get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Mortonhall among them.
We work across the EH16, EH10 and EH17 postcode area for glazing silicone and the streets around it. Local streets include Frogston Road East, Mortonhall Park Avenue and Backlee. We also cover the places around Mortonhall: Alnwickhill (1 mile east), Howden Hall (1 mile east), Kaimes (1 mile east), Gracemount (1 mile east) and Southhouse (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Mortonhall
We work in homes and buildings around Liberton Parish Church and Inch Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Slateford station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Cockburn Geological Museum (1.4 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Blackford Hill.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
When to call us in Mortonhall
Silicone will not bond to a dirty surface. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased the sealant may lift within a few years.
Look out for these signs:
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
Schools such as Gracemount High School are buildings too, and the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Towns and villages near Mortonhall
Also in Mortonhall
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Wipe the screen down after showering
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet so the silicone can set properly. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the leak gets worse.
The process
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for most jobs. Outdoor work around Mortonhall depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for glazing silicone? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.