Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Parkhead, Edinburgh
We cover Parkhead for glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
Glazing silicone in Parkhead, done properly
A frameless shower screen depends on its silicone. The joint down the wall and the one along the tray are common leak points and both get fresh anti-fungal silicone. Typical jobs include sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed and black or yellowed silicone on glass joints, across glass-to-glass joints, shower screens and conservatory frames.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in Parkhead, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Parkhead (EH14, EH11)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Parkhead
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Parkhead normally arranged?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Is Parkhead in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Parkhead is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes, we do these often. We use anti-fungal silicone suited to bathrooms.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us.
How long should I leave it?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
A neutral-cure glazing silicone suited to glass and the frame. In bathrooms, we use anti-fungal silicone.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep air moving in the conservatory
- Wipe the screen down after showering
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
Keep the new joints dry for as long as we advise so the silicone can set properly. After that, clean glass with a mild cleaner.
If silicone on glass has cracked, water is already getting in. Renewing it early keeps it simple, compared with repairing damaged frames or plaster.
What glazing silicone looks like in Parkhead
Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
Schools such as Merchiston Castle School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near Kingsknowe station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
Parkhead is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For glazing silicone in and around Parkhead, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Parkhead included. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Here we cover the EH14 and EH11 postcode area for glazing silicone. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Longstone Road. Parkhead is on the A71, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Parkhead: Longstone (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-east), Kingsknowe (1 mile south), Chesser (1 mile north-east) and Saughton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Around Parkhead
In Parkhead, that means homes and buildings near Cross Keys Tavern, Balgreen Primary School and Saughton Park and the streets around them. Parkhead has its own railway station: Kingsknowe station. Nearby you’ll also find War Poets Collection (1.2 miles west) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Parkhead include Craiglockhart Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Also in Parkhead
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Failed flashing around a conservatory
- A broken pane or roof panel
- A roof that has moved or dropped
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Parkhead
On shower screens, constant water and cleaning products wear silicone. Mould gets into it and the edges begin to peel.
People usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
Whitefoord House, about 3.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Parkhead, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Before booking anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How much experience the applicator has
- What preparation is included
How the job changes by surface
Glass balustrade bases
Balustrade bases are exposed outdoors. A sound sealant joint keeps them tidy and dry.
Conservatory frames
Leaks often start where the frame meets the wall. We remove the failed sealant and renew it.
Landlord and commercial work in Parkhead
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Parkhead and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together.
If you manage several properties in or around Parkhead, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It normally takes a few hours for most jobs. Inside a flat in Parkhead, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- Each joint is checked and, where possible, water-tested.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.