Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing Silicone in West Coates
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for householders, landlords and businesses in West Coates. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Water running down inside the glass
- Shower screens leaking along the wall or tray
For landlords and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Glazing silicone in West Coates, done properly
Across West Coates, 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. We work on rooflights, glass balustrade bases and glass-to-frame joints, and the jobs we see most are new silicone smeared over old sealant and leaking glazing joints on a rooflight.
West Coates is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many older buildings are sandstone or granite. Stone needs a sealant that suits it, which generally means a neutral-cure product or a traditional sand mastic rather than an acetoxy silicone.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- West Coates (EH11, EH3, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use a gentle glass cleaner and a soft cloth
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Check the gutters above the glazing for debris
- Run a squeegee over the glass when you are done
Keep conservatory gutters clear, so water drains away from the joints. Blocked gutters can push water where it shouldn’t go.
Shower screen leaks can go unnoticed. It can damage the floor or the ceiling below long before you see it.
What else we do in West Coates
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Leaks from the roof covering or flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass balustrade bases
Different surfaces, different methods
Glass-to-frame joints
Silicone at the glass edge seals it into the frame. A failed bead lets water in.
Conservatory frames
Frame joints face sun and rain all year. A fresh bead seals them again.
How it works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Parking in city streets around West Coates can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
How to get 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.
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Your questions about glazing silicone in West Coates
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in West Coates?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are normally repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Does living near the coast affect glazing silicone in West Coates?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
Can you fix a leaking conservatory?
In many cases, as long as sealant is the cause. We find where the water gets in first, so you know what you are paying for.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Do you come to West Coates?
Yes. We cover West Coates, as part of our work across South East England, London and Scotland. For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover West Coates and the rest of Edinburgh.
Is it possible to redo the silicone on a shower screen?
Yes. We cut out the old silicone and reseal the glass-to-wall and glass-to-tray joints.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels in West Coates.
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What glazing silicone looks like in West Coates
West Coates is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
For landlords with property near Haymarket station, glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows. Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 1.9 miles east, show how far back building around West Coates goes.
West Coates is about 1 mile west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in West Coates is covered for glazing silicone. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. West Coates is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work for glazing silicone.
Here we cover the EH11, EH3 and EH12 postcode area for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on Duff Road, Dalry Road and Bryson Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in Dalry (1 mile south-east), Roseburn (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Dean Village (1 mile north-east) and Edinburgh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), Lochend (3 miles east) and South Portobello (4 miles east).
Around West Coates
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Boroughmuir High School, Ryrie's pub and Tollcross Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles east), Gabrielle Keiller Library (under half a mile north) and Harrison Park (0.8 miles south). West Coates has its own railway station: Haymarket station. Nearby you’ll also find Murrayfield Experience (0.7 miles south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile east). For a walk, there’s Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
What we are called out for in West Coates
Silicone won’t bond to a dirty surface. Where the joint wasn’t cleaned and degreased the sealant may lift within a few years.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Leaks where conservatory glass meets the frame
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
If you look after a building such as St Mary's Music School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Who turns up on the day
- What product goes in the joint
- What the cure time is