Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in South Gyle, Edinburgh
Glazing silicone in South Gyle from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
How we handle glazing silicone in South Gyle
Glazing silicone is a maintenance item. Weather and movement take their toll, and once it cracks, water follows. Resealing puts that right. We are often asked to deal with glazing silicone that has cracked or come away and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight, across rooflights, conservatory frames and shower screens.
Scotland’s cities are full of stone-built tenements and terraces, in sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, so acetoxy silicones, which can attack some stone, are best avoided.
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
- South Gyle (EH12, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The visit itself usually takes a few hours for most jobs, depending on the size of the job. For a tenement in South Gyle, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
For glazing silicone in South Gyle, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
Frames and glazing around South Gyle
South Gyle is close to 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. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Windows generally belong to the flat, but the title deeds have the final say.
Caroline Park, about 4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Gyle, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls. Schools such as Forrester High School are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
South Gyle is about 3 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH12 postcode area, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, South Gyle among them.
Work in EH12 and EH11 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Gylemuir Road, Gylemuir Lane and Craigs Avenue or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around South Gyle: Wester Broom (1 mile north-east), Corstorphine (1 mile north-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-east), Sighthill (1 mile south-east) and Carrick Knowe (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles east), Broughton (5 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near South Gyle
Around South Gyle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Torfin pub and Saughton Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in South Gyle itself: South Gyle station. Well-known places in the area include The Gyle Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-west) and Corstorphine Hospital (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Corstorphine Hill.
Do you need glazing silicone in South Gyle?
Some conservatory leaks are not sealant at all: failed roof panels, slipped glazing bars and blocked gutters cause them too. That’s why we trace the leak first.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Water running down inside the glass
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
For landlords with property near South Gyle station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- How long to leave it before use
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Leave it or put it right?
You don’t need new glazing because the sealant has gone. Sound glass and frames generally just need resealing, and we’ll tell you if that’s not the case. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in South Gyle, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in South Gyle
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Tidy, careful work
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
South Gyle questions
Does living near the coast affect glazing silicone in South Gyle?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
I let a flat near South Gyle station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Do you work in South Gyle?
Yes. We work in South Gyle and the rest of Edinburgh, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can you replace a misted double-glazed unit?
We do not replace glass. We look after the sealant joints and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
What does glazing silicone cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a few hours for most jobs. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Is balustrade sealant something you do?
We can. The old sealant is removed and the joint resealed with a suitable product.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Cure times vary by product and the temperature. Before we leave, we will tell you the cure time.
What affects the quote in South Gyle
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How the job changes by surface
Shower screens
Black or peeling silicone on a screen lets water out. Cutting it out and resealing fixes it.
Conservatory frames
Frame joints face sun and rain all year. Renewed sealant keeps water out.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
Gentle products are best near the sealant. Strong solvents can soften or mark it.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. Water can soak into the floor or reach the room below long before you see it.