Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in The Calders, Edinburgh
Problem with your glazing joints in The Calders? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Water running down inside the glass
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Failed joints on frameless glass
Glazing silicone for homes and businesses in The Calders
Glazing silicone that has yellowed, blackened or come away looks poor and can leak. We remove it without scratching the glass or frame and reseal the joint. Common call-outs are for water getting into a conservatory at the joints and drips on the inside of a conservatory window, on glass-to-frame joints, shower screens and rooflights.
Sash and case windows are a feature of older tenements in all four Scottish cities, and plenty still have them. Whether you are in a tenement flat or a house in The Calders, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- The Calders (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Frames that have decayed or split
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Rooflights
- Shower screens
Landlord and commercial work in The Calders
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in The Calders and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Why it’s worth doing now in The Calders
Resealing can’t fix a failed unit or a cracked panel. We will tell you that rather than seal it anyway, so you can call the right trade. For landlords in The Calders, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- We agree the colour with you first
- Fully insured
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Frames and glazing around The Calders
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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Historic houses such as Caroline Park, about 4.8 miles north-east, show how far back building around The Calders goes. Rented homes near Wester Hailes station change hands often, and a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty.
The Calders is about 4 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. The Calders gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, The Calders among them.
Here we cover the EH11, EH14 and EH12 postcode area for glazing silicone. Local streets include Calder Road, Cutlins Road and Sighthill Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Sighthill (1 mile north-east), Wester Hailes (1 mile east), Baberton (1 mile south-east), Broomhouse (1 mile north-east) and Clovenstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in The Calders
In The Calders, that means homes and buildings near Juniper Green Parish Church. For rail, the closest station is Wester Hailes station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Corstorphine Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Check the silicone on glass every year or so
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you’re done
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet so the silicone can set properly. After that, clean glass with a mild cleaner.
Do not leave lifting or mouldy silicone on glazing. Peeling silicone lets water in behind and the leak gets worse.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
How the job changes by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
These joints are on show, so a straight, even finish matters.
Rooflights
Rooflight leaks can come from the sealant or the roof. We find the cause first.
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours for most jobs. For a tenement in The Calders, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by finding the leak and making sure sealant is the cause.
- Old silicone is cut away from the glass and frame without scratching either.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- Glazing silicone suited to the joint is applied and tooled.
- We look over every joint and, where we can, test it with water.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Advice
Questions from The Calders
How is work on the outside of a tenement in The Calders usually arranged?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Can you do glazing silicone in The Calders?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and The Calders is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
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.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, and we’re fully insured.