East Lothian · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Old Craighall
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- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
Glazing silicone in Old Craighall: local notes
Old Craighall is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loretto School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s. Melville Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Craighall.
Old Craighall is about 1 mile south of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Old Craighall is covered for glazing silicone. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our East Lothian coverage runs to 48 places, Old Craighall among them. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the EH21 postcode area for glazing silicone. Local streets include Queen Margaret University Way, Old Craighall Road and Milne Meadows. We also cover the places around Old Craighall: Millerhill (1 mile south-west), Shawfair (1 mile west), Whitecraig (1 mile east), Newton Village (1 mile south-west) and Newcraighall (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Haddington (11 miles east), Tranent (5 miles east), Prestonpans (4 miles north-east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (5 miles north-east), Longniddry (7 miles north-east) and Gullane (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Old Craighall
For rail, the closest station is Musselburgh station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.4 miles north) and Dalkeith Palace (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
Glazing silicone in Old Craighall
We do not replace glass, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. What we do is the silicone around the glass, which is where many leaks start. We work on shower screens, glass-to-frame joints and conservatory frames, and the jobs we see most are drips on the inside of a conservatory window and stained, discoloured glazing silicone.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Wind-driven rain finds any gap around a frame or sill.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Location
- Old Craighall (EH21)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Craighall
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Outdoor work around Old Craighall depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- We clean the joint with a solvent that suits the glass and frame.
- Glazing silicone suited to the joint is applied and tooled.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that’s easy.
Advice
FAQs for Old Craighall
Do you work for landlords with property near Musselburgh station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Craighall?
Yes. Old Craighall 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.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
What sealant do you use on glazing?
A glazing-grade silicone is best. Ours is a neutral-cure glazing silicone and anti-fungal silicone in wet areas.
Do you fit new glass or sealed units?
Glass replacement is not our trade. We reseal the joints around it and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
How we quote for glazing silicone
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The type of sealant required
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What we need to know
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the property is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
If you’re in Old Craighall and need glazing silicone, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Can I do it myself?
If you’re 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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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What we are called out for in Old Craighall
Sunlight breaks sealant down and roof joints get the most sun. It goes brittle, cracks and stops sticking on the glass.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
If you let a flat or house near Musselburgh station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who turns up on the day
How the job changes by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Glass-to-glass joints depend entirely on the sealant. It must be clean, neat and well bonded.
Rooflights
Rooflight leaks can come from the sealant or the roof. We check which it is.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. That slows mould growth on the bead.
If silicone on glass has cracked, water is already getting in. Resealing now is a small job compared with fixing water damage later.