West Lothian · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in Uphall
Glazing joints in Uphall need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Water escaping where a screen meets the wall
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
Uphall questions
Do you cover smaller places like Uphall?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Uphall in your area for glazing silicone?
Yes, Uphall is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
What does glazing silicone cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, so a top-up soon lets water through. The old bead always comes out first.
About our glazing silicone in Uphall
Cracked, stained or lifting silicone on glass spoils the look and lets water in. We remove it without scratching the glass or frame and reseal the joint. Typical jobs include leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame and shower screens leaking along the wall or tray, across glass-to-frame joints, glass-to-glass joints and shower screens.
Older stone-built homes in Scotland often have sash and case or timber windows set in stone. The sealant has to suit the stone, which rules out acetoxy silicones that can mark or attack it.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Uphall (EH52)
- Region
- West Lothian
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need glazing silicone in Uphall
Shower screen silicone gets wet every day. Mould grows into the bead and the edges begin to peel.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Rooflight joints letting water in
Schools such as Broxburn Academy are buildings too, and larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
What your quote should include
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What preparation is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
- Ventilate the conservatory to cut condensation
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
Clear the conservatory gutters regularly, so water drains away from the joints. Blocked gutters can push water where it shouldn’t go.
Cracked glazing silicone means the joint has failed. Renewing it early keeps it simple, compared with repairing damaged frames or plaster.
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Glass that needs replacing
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- Water coming through the roof rather than a sealant joint
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. For a place like Uphall, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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.
- Surfaces are cleaned with a solvent suited to glass and the frame.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
Advice
What glazing silicone looks like in Uphall
With historic houses such as Howden House (about 2.6 miles south) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Uphall as well as newer homes. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window. Many older homes in Scotland have sash and case windows, and the joint between the box frame and the stone or render is traditionally pointed with sand mastic.
For an older house near a landmark such as Uphall Church And Burial-ground, the windows may be timber, sash or later replacements, and each needs the right sealant against the wall. If you let a flat or house near Uphall station, leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Uphall is about 2 miles north of Livingston, in West Lothian. Anywhere in EH52, we can carry out glazing silicone at your property. Uphall is one of 58 towns and villages in West Lothian where we work. We also work in Edinburgh, around 12 miles away.
All of EH52 is covered for glazing silicone. Glazing silicone is available to properties on East Main Street, West Main Street and Muir's Court and the roads around them. Uphall is on the B8046, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Uphall: Uphall Station (1 mile south), Dechmont (1 mile south-west), Knightsridge (2 miles south-west), Kirkton (2 miles south-west) and Bridgend (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bathgate (6 miles south-west), Linlithgow (5 miles north-west), Whitburn (8 miles south-west), East Calder (3 miles south-east), Armadale (8 miles west) and Calderwood (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Uphall
We work in homes and buildings around Oatridge Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Uphall station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Broxburn Community Museum (0.8 miles east) and The Centre (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dundas Loch and Dechmont Law.
Also near Uphall
Other services in Uphall
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Old sealant is removed carefully from the glass and reseal with glazing silicone.
Glass balustrade bases
Balustrade bases are exposed outdoors. A sound sealant joint keeps them tidy and dry.
What affects the quote in Uphall
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The rough size of the job
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.