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Pilrig Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Pilrig, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pilrig
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can be quoted together.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
About our glazing silicone in Pilrig
Glass replacement isn’t something we do, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. Our work is the sealant joints, which is where many leaks start. If you are dealing with conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints and water tracking down the inner face of the glass, we can help.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. In Pilrig, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Pilrig (EH6, EH7, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Pilrig
Sunlight breaks sealant down and roof joints get the most sun. It goes brittle, cracks and stops sticking on the glass.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
If you live in an older home near Pilrig Dalmeny Street Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Before booking anyone
- How long to leave it before use
- What product goes in the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether they’re fully insured
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Frames that have decayed or split
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Conservatory frames
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- How much there is to do
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
For glazing silicone in Pilrig, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Pilrig homes and the weather
Pilrig is within about 1 mile of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows generally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Pilrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide glazing silicone to homes and businesses in Pilrig, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Pilrig is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for glazing silicone.
All of EH6, EH7 and EH1 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Easter Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Pilrig sits on or near the A900, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Bonnington (1 mile north), Gayfield (1 mile south-west), Powderhall (1 mile west), Greenside (1 mile south) and Broughton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (9 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles south-east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (3 miles west).
Near you in Pilrig
In Pilrig, that means homes and buildings near 23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street pub, McDonald Road Library and Taylor Gardens, among other places. You’ll also find London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. James Centre (0.8 miles south-west) and Leith Community Treatment Centre (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
Look over the glazing joints every year or so. Catching a split early keeps the repair small.
Damp patches, drips and condensation along a joint are worth checking. It may be sealant, or something else and we will find out which.
Places near Pilrig
What else we do in Pilrig
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
The process
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Pilrig, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First, we trace the leak and check it’s coming through a sealant joint.
- Old silicone is cut away from the glass and frame without scratching either.
- We clean the joint with a solvent that suits the glass and frame.
- We apply a neutral-cure glazing silicone and tool it smooth.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Pilrig: your questions answered
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Pilrig?
It generally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds do not.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Pilrig any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels across Edinburgh.
Do you cover Pilrig?
Yes. We work in Pilrig. To book, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can tenants book the work?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.