Edinburgh · Scotland
South Portobello Glazing Silicone
Our applicators work in South Portobello on glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
About our glazing silicone in South Portobello
We work across South Portobello on glazing joints for homes and businesses. Conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens are all part of the job, with a sealant chosen for the joint. We work on glass balustrade bases, shower screens and conservatory frames, and people most often call us about rooflight joints letting water in and silicone pulling away from the glass.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in South Portobello, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- South Portobello (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in South Portobello, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We find where water is getting in and check whether it’s a sealant joint.
- We cut out the failed silicone, taking care of the glass and frame.
- The glass and frame are cleaned and degreased.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is tooled to a neat finish.
- The finished joints are checked and, where it’s safe, tested with water.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet. After that, clean glass with a mild cleaner.
Drips or damp near a glazing joint shouldn’t be ignored. It may be sealant, or something else, and we will tell you which.
Why act early in South Portobello
You do not need new glazing because the sealant has gone. Sound glass and frames normally just need resealing. For landlords in South Portobello, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in South Portobello
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We never seal over old sealant
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
How we quote for glazing silicone
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Which sealant suits the joint
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- How we’d reach the joints
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it has been sealed before
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
What we’re called out for in South Portobello
Heat and cold make glass and frames move at different rates. In time, the sealant splits or pulls away.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
If you let a flat or house near Brunstane station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is chosen
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
South Portobello questions
Does living near the coast affect glazing silicone in South Portobello?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are usually the first to need attention.
I let a flat near Brunstane station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you work in South Portobello?
We do. South Portobello is part of the area we cover.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes, it’s a common job. The screen is resealed with anti-fungal silicone suited to bathrooms.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Many leaks we see come from exactly that. A proper job means cutting out, cleaning and resealing.
How much does glazing silicone cost in South Portobello?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll explain which colours are available.
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Glass-to-frame joints need a sealant that bonds to both. We choose a product that suits both.
Rooflights
We reseal the glazing joints on rooflights. If the leak is from the roof around it, a roofer needs to look.
Towns and villages near South Portobello
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South Portobello homes and the weather
South Portobello is within about 1 mile of 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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, often through a property factor. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Portobello High School, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Homes close to St John the Evangelist RC Church include some older properties, and the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is normally the first place rain gets in.
South Portobello is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH15, we can carry out glazing silicone at your property. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Work in EH15, EH8 and EH7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need glazing silicone at a property on Hope Lane, Pipe Lane and Beach Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around South Portobello: Magdalene (1 mile south), Mountcastle (1 mile west), Brunstane (1 mile east), Northfield (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in South Portobello
Typical jobs here are in homes near Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub and the streets around them. South Portobello’s nearest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Craigmillar Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.