Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Slateford
Glazing silicone across Slateford and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
How we handle glazing silicone in Slateford
Glazing silicone that has yellowed, blackened or come away spoils the look and lets water in. It comes off cleanly, without marking the glass before the new bead goes in. We work on shower screens, rooflights and glass balustrade bases, and common reasons people get in touch are silicone pulling away from the glass and leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame.
Tenement flats in Scotland’s cities often have windows high above the street, where failing mastic is easy to miss. For a flat in Slateford, access is the first thing to plan, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Place
- Slateford (EH14, EH11, EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Don’t leave a drip for the next storm
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
Gentle products are best near the sealant. Harsh solvents may damage the bead.
Conservatory leaks rarely stay small. Water travels along the frame and into the wall, so get it looked at when you first see it.
What else we do in Slateford
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A sealed unit that has misted inside
- Cracked or broken glass
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Slateford
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
Landlord and commercial work in Slateford
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Slateford homes and the weather
Historic houses like Whitefoord House (about 3 miles north-east) are a reminder that the area around Slateford has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
If you let a flat or house near Slateford station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. If you live in an older home near St. Cuthbert's Catholic Church, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craiglockhart Primary School, the mastic around its windows and doors needs looking after like any other building’s.
Slateford is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Slateford to the outskirts, we cover glazing silicone for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Slateford among them.
Every address in EH14, EH11 and EH10 is within our area for glazing silicone. Glazing silicone is available to properties on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Ford's Road and the roads around them. Close by, we work in Chesser (1 mile west), Gorgie (1 mile north-east), Polwarth (1 mile east), Shandon (1 mile north-east) and Redhall (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Slateford
Around Slateford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Iain Tomlin School of Music, Firrhill High School and Saughton Park, among other places. Also close by are Gabrielle Keiller Library (1.7 miles north) and Cross Keys Tavern (0.5 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Slateford itself: Slateford station. A little further out are Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles south) and Waverley Mall (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Slateford includes Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
How it works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Parking in city streets around Slateford 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 start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- The old sealant is removed from the glass and frame without scratching them.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- Glazing silicone suited to the joint is applied and tooled.
- We check the joints and, where safe, run water over them.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
If you are in Slateford and need glazing silicone, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Slateford
Replacing a conservatory roof is major work. Where the water is getting in through sealant, resealing is far simpler. If it’s the roof itself, we’ll tell you. For landlords in Slateford, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before we start.
Why book with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We’re fully insured
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
Slateford questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Slateford?
It generally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds do not.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Is a special sealant needed for glass?
A glazing-grade silicone is best. Ours is a neutral-cure glazing silicone and anti-fungal silicone in wet areas.
Do you reseal glass shower screens?
Yes, we do these often. The screen is resealed with anti-fungal silicone made for wet areas.
How long before the joint can be used?
It depends on the product and the temperature. We tell you how long to leave it before we go.
What the job involves on each surface
Rooflights
Rooflight leaks can come from the sealant or the roof. We check which it is.
Glass-to-frame joints
Glass-to-frame joints need a sealant that bonds to both. We choose a product that suits both.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.