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Glazing Silicone in Saughtonhall
Glazing silicone across Saughtonhall and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
Glazing silicone in Saughtonhall: local notes
Saughtonhall is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns 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.
If you look after a building such as Balgreen Primary School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. For landlords with property near Slateford station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies. In the older streets around Murrayfield Parish Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
Saughtonhall is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH12 postcode area, we cover glazing silicone for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Every address in EH12, EH11 and EH3 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Gorgie Road, Whitson Road and Baird Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover Balgreen (1 mile west), Beechmount (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile north), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Roseburn (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Near you in Saughtonhall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Roseburn Bar, St Columba's Parish Church and Scotus Academy. Also close by are Gabrielle Keiller Library (1 mile north-east), Saughton Park (0.5 miles south) and St George's School (0.9 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Slateford station, about 1 mile south. Other landmarks nearby include Waverley Mall (2.4 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
Glazing silicone in Saughtonhall
Sealant on glazing does not last for ever. Weather and movement take their toll and cracked joints let water in. Resealing puts that right. If you have rooflight joints letting water in and split or lifting silicone on glass, we can help, on conservatory frames, glass-to-frame joints and glass balustrade bases alike.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Saughtonhall, access is the first thing to plan.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Place
- Saughtonhall (EH12, EH11, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Wipe the screen down after showering
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
Clear the conservatory gutters regularly so water doesn’t back up against the seals. Blocked gutters can push water where it shouldn’t go.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the problem grows.
Common questions in Saughtonhall
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Saughtonhall get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t.
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Saughtonhall any different?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Ventilation helps.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Do you work in Saughtonhall?
Yes. We work in Saughtonhall. To book, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Parking in city streets around Saughtonhall 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.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- We remove the old sealant carefully.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
Advice
What the job involves on each surface
Conservatory frames
Conservatory frame joints are a common source of leaks. We remove the failed sealant and renew it.
Glass-to-glass joints
These joints are on show, so a straight, even finish matters.
What happens if it’s left?
Fixing a leaking screen early protects what’s underneath. A small leak can reach the floor below before it shows. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in a tall building in Saughtonhall, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- We’re fully insured
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost or what customers say.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Where we work in Saughtonhall
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-frame joints
Places near Saughtonhall
Also in Saughtonhall
How we quote for glazing silicone
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
- How we’d reach the joints
- If someone has resealed it before
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.