Orkney Islands · Scotland
Wasbister Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for householders, landlords and businesses in Wasbister. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Glazing silicone that has cracked or come away
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
How we handle glazing silicone in Wasbister
We do not replace glass, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. What we do is the silicone around the glass, which is where many leaks start. We work on shower screens, rooflights and glass balustrade bases, and the jobs we see most are split or lifting silicone on glass and leaks from the base of a shower screen.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Wasbister depends on the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Let us know about access to every frame, including any upstairs.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Wasbister (KW16)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Shower screens
Mouldy or lifting sealant on a screen leaks. Cutting it out and resealing fixes it.
Glass balustrade bases
We reseal the joint where the glass meets the base channel. Glass fitting is a separate trade.
Frames and glazing around Wasbister
Wasbister is close to 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. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
In and around Wasbister, as anywhere, good glazing silicone starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Wasbister is about 11 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Wasbister can book us for glazing silicone, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 51 places across the Orkney Islands, large and small.
Here we cover the KW16 postcode area for glazing silicone. Main roads around Wasbister include the B9055. We also cover the places around Wasbister: Tenston (1 mile north), Grimeston (2 miles east), Russland (2 miles north-east), Bimbister (3 miles east) and Harray (3 miles north-east). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Around Wasbister
Nearby you’ll also find Skara Brae Visitor Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Brodgar RSPB Reserve and Hill of Miffia.
The process
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes a few hours for most jobs in most cases. For a place like Wasbister, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- We clean and prepare the joint.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
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Questions from Wasbister
Do you cover Wasbister for glazing silicone?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Wasbister is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Will you come out to Wasbister?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What does glazing silicone cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
How long does glazing silicone take?
A typical job takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job, including the preparation. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Do you replace glass?
No, our work is the silicone. A glazier replaces glass and units.
Quotes for glazing silicone in Wasbister
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the property is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why deal with it now?
Fixing a leaking screen early protects what’s underneath. A small leak can reach the floor below before you notice. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Wasbister customers choose us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Homes, businesses and hotels
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Do not use a blade near the sealant
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
Look over the glazing joints every year or so. Catching a split early keeps the repair small.
A leaking shower screen may not show at first. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below before you spot it.
Signs you need glazing silicone in Wasbister
New silicone over old silicone won’t bond. Many failed joints we see have been topped up rather than cut out, and water gets between the layers.
People usually contact us when they notice one of these:
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
Skaill House, about 3.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wasbister, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- What preparation is included
- How much experience the applicator has
- What guarantee comes with the work
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Honest limits
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. Sealant will not put right:
- A frame that needs repairing or replacing
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases