Midlothian · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Shawfair
Problem with your glazing joints in Shawfair? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Shawfair
Cracked, stained or lifting silicone on glass looks poor and can leak. It comes off cleanly, without marking the glass before the new bead goes in. We are often asked to deal with glass-to-glass joints that have split and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame, across glass balustrade bases, shower screens and conservatory frames.
In and around a place like Shawfair, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain, so the mastic there works hard.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Shawfair (EH22, EH21, EH15)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Silicone at the glass edge seals it into the frame. When it splits, water can get into the frame.
Conservatory frames
Exposed frame joints wear with the weather. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- A roof that has moved or dropped
- Cracked or broken glass
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Conservatory frames
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Keep scrapers and blades away from the silicone
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
Look over the glazing joints every year or so. Catching a split early keeps the repair small.
Act on black or lifting silicone early. Once it starts to peel, water gets behind it and the problem grows.
Leave it or put it right?
Replacing windows or a shower screen is not needed for a failed joint. Sound glass and frames usually just need resealing. Around Shawfair, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why book with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Shawfair: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
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.
Does the coastal weather in Shawfair affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
How long will you be here?
Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job, including preparation and clearing up. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Can you reseal a frameless shower screen?
Yes, we do these often. The screen is resealed with anti-fungal silicone made for wet areas.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
Yes, where the base is finished with sealant. Photos help us see what’s there when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we will ask.
Can a conservatory leak be sealed?
Yes, when the leak is a failed sealant joint. If the cause is the roof, a panel or a unit, we will say so.
Nearby places to Shawfair
What else we do in Shawfair
Shawfair homes and the weather
Shawfair is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on glazing joints and frame seals, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
Letting a property close to Shawfair station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Castlebrae Community High School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages. Homes close to Newton Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is generally the first place rain gets in.
Shawfair is about 2 miles south-west of Musselburgh, in Midlothian. We carry out glazing silicone for homes and businesses in Shawfair, as part of our work across Midlothian. Our area takes in 33 places across Midlothian, large and small.
Every address in EH22, EH21 and EH15 is within our area for glazing silicone. Streets in the area include Redcroft Road, Archway Avenue and Whitehill Road, all of which we cover. With the A6106 close by, Shawfair is simple for us to get to for glazing silicone. We also cover Newton Village (1 mile south), Millerhill (1 mile south-east), Newcraighall (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile east) and Joppa (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (4 miles south), Penicuik (8 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south), Newtongrange (4 miles south) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Midlothian, Shawfair has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Shawfair
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park. Shawfair has its own railway station: Shawfair station. A little further out are Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Shawfair include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Landlord and commercial work in Shawfair
If you manage several properties in or around Shawfair, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Shawfair
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether the work is at height
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Roughly how big the job is
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.