Scottish Borders · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Selkirk
Professional glazing silicone in and around Selkirk, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for most jobs in most cases. Somewhere like Selkirk may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Selkirk
Frameless shower screens rely on sealant to keep water in. The joint down the wall and the one along the tray are common leak points and both get fresh anti-fungal silicone. We work on glass-to-frame joints, glass balustrade bases and rooflights, and common reasons people get in touch are glazing silicone that has cracked or come away and failed sealant around rooflight glass.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses, many standing in the open. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Location
- Selkirk (TD7)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need glazing silicone in Selkirk
New silicone over old silicone will not bond. Many failed joints we see have been topped up rather than cut out, and water gets between the layers.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
Managing a site like Selkirk High School? Then the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- What preparation is included
- What insurance they hold
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What guarantee comes with the work
How we quote for glazing silicone
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The rough size of the job
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Nearby places to Selkirk
Also in Selkirk
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- Cracked or broken glass
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Selkirk and across the Scottish Borders. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
What the job involves on each surface
Shower screens
A screen’s wall joint and tray joint are where leaks start. Both are resealed with anti-fungal silicone.
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass and reseal with glazing silicone.
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
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.
Selkirk homes and the weather
Historic houses like Bowhill House (about 2.9 miles west) are a reminder that the area around Selkirk has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church Of Our Lady And St Joseph, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in. Rented homes near Galashiels station change hands often, and glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Selkirk is about 5 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We provide glazing silicone to homes and businesses in Selkirk and nearby, as part of our work across the Scottish Borders. Selkirk is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work for glazing silicone. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 31 miles away.
Every address in TD7 is covered for glazing silicone, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Place and Station Road, and we cover them all. With the A7 and A707 close by, Selkirk is easy for our applicators to reach. Other places close to Selkirk include Boleside (3 miles north-east), Midlem (4 miles east), Broadmeadows (4 miles west), Ashkirk (4 miles south) and Yarrowford (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (5 miles north), Hawick (9 miles south), Peebles (15 miles north-west), Jedburgh (12 miles south-east), Wilton (9 miles south) and Innerleithen (10 miles north-west). Selkirk is among the bigger towns we cover in the Scottish Borders.
Near you in Selkirk
Typical jobs here are in homes near Town Arms Inn, among other places. The closest station to Selkirk is Galashiels station, roughly 5 miles north. A little further out are Borders General Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Peel Hill (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Selkirk include Hare and Dunhog Mosses and Haining Loch.
Your questions about glazing silicone in Selkirk
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Galashiels station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Is Selkirk in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Selkirk is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before any work starts.
How long before the joint can be used?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
How long does the job take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
It does not last. Fresh silicone won’t bond to cured silicone, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
Which silicone is used for glass joints?
We use a neutral-cure glazing silicone suited to glass and the frame. In bathrooms, we use anti-fungal silicone.