Edinburgh · Scotland
Niddrie Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone in Niddrie from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
How we handle glazing silicone in Niddrie
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. The joint down the wall and the one along the tray are common leak points and both get fresh anti-fungal silicone. Common call-outs are for drips on the inside of a conservatory window and cracked silicone between glass panels, on rooflights, glass-to-glass joints and conservatory frames.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, though many have since been replaced. In Niddrie, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Niddrie (EH16, EH15, EH22)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Niddrie
Does the coastal weather in Niddrie affect outside sealant?
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 Niddrie?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Niddrie?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before work begins.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes, we reseal the joint at the base channel. Fitting glass is a separate trade.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Landlord and commercial work in Niddrie
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Niddrie and across Edinburgh. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Frames that have decayed or split
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- A broken pane or roof panel
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
How it works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. In a city area like Niddrie, 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.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- The finished joints are checked and, where it’s safe, tested with water.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
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What the job involves on each surface
Rooflights
Water around a rooflight is not always the sealant. We find the cause first.
Glass-to-glass joints
These joints are on show, so a straight, even finish matters.
Frames and glazing around Niddrie
Niddrie is within about 2 miles 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. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Castlebrae Community High School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Brunstane station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Niddrie is about 4 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Niddrie or further out, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Niddrie among them.
We work across the EH16, EH15 and EH22 postcode area for glazing silicone and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Hay Avenue, Aspen Road and Friary Road, all of which we cover. You will find Niddrie on the A6095 and A6106, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out glazing silicone in Niddrie Mains (1 mile north-west), Greendykes (1 mile west), The Wisp (1 mile south-west), Bingham (1 mile north-west) and Magdalene (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Around Niddrie
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Craigmillar Castle Park and Portobello Library. For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.1 miles south-west) and Morita Museum of Fine Art (2.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
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How we quote for glazing silicone
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The amount of work
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Roughly how big the job is
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that is easy.
When to call us in Niddrie
Using a sealant not made for glass causes many failures. Not every silicone sticks properly to glass, and acetoxy types can attack some frame materials.
The problems people usually mention when they call are:
- Failed joints on frameless glass
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 2.8 miles north-west, show how far back building around Niddrie goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Comparing quotes
- What insurance they hold
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
Leave it or put it right?
Replacing windows or a shower screen is not needed for a failed joint. If the glass and frame are sound, new silicone is often all it takes. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Niddrie, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Niddrie
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.