Orkney Islands · Scotland
Upper Sanday Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Upper Sanday, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Drips on the inside of a conservatory window
Glazing silicone in Upper Sanday, done properly
Across Upper Sanday, we reseal glazing joints in homes, offices and hotels. Conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens are all part of the job, with a sealant chosen for the joint. If you have new silicone smeared over old sealant and water escaping where a screen meets the wall, we can help.
In and around a place like Upper Sanday, homes range from older stone-built cottages to newer houses. Exposed frames and sills take the full force of wind-driven rain.
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.
- Place
- Upper Sanday (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. For a place like Upper Sanday, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
Related advice
Do you need glazing silicone in Upper Sanday?
UV light ages silicone and roof joints get the most sun. Old silicone hardens, cracks and loses its grip to the glass and frame.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
Whether the job is in Upper Sanday itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What your quote should include
- How long to leave it before use
- How long the guarantee is
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Frames and glazing around Upper Sanday
Upper Sanday is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
In and around Upper Sanday, as anywhere, good glazing silicone starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Upper Sanday is about 7 miles south-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW17, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. Upper Sanday is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover for glazing silicone.
Work in KW17 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Toab (2 miles north), Tankerness (3 miles north), St Mary's (3 miles west), Burray Village (6 miles south-west) and Kirkwall (7 miles north-west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landmarks near Upper Sanday
Well-known places in the area include Graemeshall Museum (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Upper Sanday includes Eves Loch.
Nearby places to Upper Sanday
Also in Upper Sanday
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Landlord and commercial work in Upper Sanday
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Why deal with it now?
Leaks get worse, not better. Left, water can mark floors, damage plaster and rot timber, so it pays to deal with it early. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Upper Sanday customers choose us
- We never seal over old sealant
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Full insurance on every job
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
What the job involves on each surface
Shower screens
Frameless screens rely on silicone at the base and wall. We reseal without scratching the glass.
Glass-to-frame joints
We cut the old silicone from the glass without scratching it and reseal with glazing silicone.
Common questions in Upper Sanday
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Sanday?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do glazing silicone in Upper Sanday?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Upper Sanday is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
How long does glazing silicone take?
Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Do you replace glass?
We do not replace glass. We reseal the joints around it and can tell you if a unit seems to have gone.
How do I get a quote for glazing silicone in Upper Sanday?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
If the water is coming in through failed sealant joints, yes. If it’s a broken panel, failed unit or roof problem, we’ll tell you.