Edinburgh · Scotland
Ravelston Glazing Silicone
Professional glazing silicone in and around Ravelston, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Ravelston
Cracked, stained or lifting silicone on glass looks poor and can leak. It comes off cleanly, without marking the glass and reseal the joint. We’re often asked to deal with water escaping where a screen meets the wall and drips on the inside of a conservatory window, on glass-to-frame joints, rooflights and glass-to-glass joints.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. In Ravelston, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Ravelston (EH4, EH12, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Ravelston
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Ravelston 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.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
A top-up rarely holds. Fresh silicone won’t bond to cured silicone, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our 12-month guarantee to every job we do.
How long should I leave it?
Cure times vary by product. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Ravelston, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
- Use gentle products around the joints
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Wipe the screen down after showering
Avoid scraping near the new silicone when cleaning the glass. Stick to a soft cloth.
Drips or damp near a glazing joint shouldn’t be ignored. It may be sealant, or something else, and we will tell you which.
What happens if it’s left?
A leaking joint won’t fix itself. Left, water can mark floors, damage plaster and rot timber so early action saves a bigger repair. In a tenement flat in Ravelston, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Ravelston
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What sealant work cannot fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. Sealant won’t put right:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Shower screens
How the job changes by surface
Rooflights
A rooflight faces rain and sun from above. The sealant around the glass and frame wears faster than most.
Glass-to-glass joints
Frameless glass corners and panels are joined with silicone. We renew it with a clear or matching glazing silicone.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Ravelston can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
If you manage several properties in or around Ravelston, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Do you need glazing silicone in Ravelston?
The wrong sealant is a common cause. Some products do not bond well to glass, and acetoxy types can attack some frame materials.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Water running down inside the glass
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
In the older streets around St Columba's Parish Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Places near Ravelston
More services for Ravelston
Windows and doors in Ravelston
Ravelston is within about 2 miles of the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That’s 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 normally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Mary Erskine School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Ravelston is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Ravelston to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our applicators cover all of the EH4, EH12 and EH1 postcode area for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on Columba Road, Gardiner Road and Ellersly Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A902, Ravelston is simple for us to get to for glazing silicone. We also cover the places around Ravelston: Blackhall (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile south), Roseburn (1 mile south-east), Beechmount (1 mile south-west) and Drylaw (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Buccleuch (3 miles east), Pilrig (3 miles east), North Leith (3 miles north-east) and Dumbiedykes (3 miles east).
What’s near Ravelston
Typical jobs here are in homes near St George's School, Murrayfield Parish Church and Balgreen Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Saughton Park (1.3 miles south), Roseburn Bar (0.8 miles south-east) and Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.8 miles east). The closest station to Ravelston is Haymarket station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Waverley Mall (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.