Edinburgh · Scotland
Newcraighall Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens in Newcraighall, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
Glazing silicone in Newcraighall, done properly
Not every silicone suits glass. Our applicators use neutral-cure glazing silicone that is suited to glass and the frame, finished with a neat, even bead. We work on glass balustrade bases, rooflights and glass-to-glass joints, and common reasons people get in touch are sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed and silicone pulling away from the glass.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Natural stone around older windows needs a sealant that will not mark or attack it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
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.
- Location
- Newcraighall (EH21, EH15, EH22)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Newcraighall
Does the coastal weather in Newcraighall affect outside sealant?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you work for landlords with property near Newcraighall station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, and we are fully insured.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
It does not last. The new bead cannot grip the old one so we take it all out and start clean.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
A glazing silicone chosen for the joint. Neutral-cure silicone is the usual choice.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
When something else is needed
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Glass that needs replacing
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
How the job changes by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Silicone joins glass panels in many frameless designs. We renew it with a clear or matching glazing silicone.
Glass balustrade bases
Glass balustrades sit in a channel that’s often finished with sealant. Failed sealant there lets water collect.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Newcraighall
We don’t publish a price list. What we look at:
- Whether the work is at height
- Any mould that needs treating
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
We do not publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Newcraighall homes and the weather
Newcraighall 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. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 3.1 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Newcraighall has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
Melville Castle, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newcraighall, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Schools such as Portobello High School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. If you let a flat or house near Newcraighall station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Newcraighall is about 1 mile west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. For glazing silicone in and around Newcraighall, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Newcraighall included. Newcraighall is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH21, EH15 and EH22 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Benhar Road, Glennie Road and Denholm Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Newcraighall, we cover Shawfair (1 mile south), Eastfield (1 mile north), Joppa (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile south-east) and Musselburgh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Around Newcraighall
Around Newcraighall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Portobello Library and Abercorn Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Newcraighall itself: Newcraighall station. A little further out are Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
Should I try it myself first?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
- Wipe the screen down after showering
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
Do not use blades or scrapers near the bead when you clean. A soft cloth or sponge is best.
Cracked glazing silicone means the joint has failed. Renewing it early keeps it simple, compared with repairing damaged frames or plaster.
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and explain the cure time. The visit itself normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing, depending on the amount of work. In a city area like Newcraighall, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- 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.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial work in Newcraighall
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.