Edinburgh · Scotland
Redhall Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Redhall and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Failed joints on frameless glass
Surface by surface
Rooflights
Water around a rooflight isn’t always the sealant. We find the cause first.
Glass-to-frame joints
Where glass sits in a frame, silicone keeps water out. When it splits, water can get into the frame.
How we handle glazing silicone in Redhall
Cracked, stained or lifting silicone on glass looks poor and can leak. It comes off cleanly, without marking the glass and reseal the joint. If you’re dealing with a quick top-up bead that didn’t last and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight, we can help, whatever the surface.
Redhall is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, which usually means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Redhall (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Redhall homes and the weather
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Kingsknowe station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 3.7 miles north-east, show how far back building around Redhall goes.
Redhall is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH14 postcode area, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. Redhall is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Here we cover the EH14, EH11 and EH13 postcode area for glazing silicone. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Katesmill Road. Being close to the A71, Redhall is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover Parkhead (1 mile north-west), Longstone (1 mile west), Kingsknowe (1 mile south-west), 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).
Landmarks near Redhall
In Redhall, that means homes and buildings near Balgreen Primary School, Cross Keys Tavern and Saughton Park and the streets around them. Redhall has its own railway station: Kingsknowe station. Well-known places in the area include Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Redhall include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Landlord and commercial work in Redhall
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Parking in city streets around Redhall can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We trace the leak and confirm it’s a sealant joint.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- Each joint is checked and, where possible, water-tested.
Preparing for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Why act early in Redhall
You don’t need new glazing because the sealant has gone. If the glass and frame are sound, new silicone is often all it takes. For landlords in Redhall, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Redhall
New silicone over old silicone won’t bond. Plenty of leaks come from a quick top-up over the old bead, and water gets between the layers.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
If you look after a building such as Merchiston Castle School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long to leave it before use
Common questions in Redhall
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Redhall?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are generally 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 do not. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Can you do glazing silicone in Redhall?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Redhall is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
How much does glazing silicone cost in Redhall?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
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.