Edinburgh · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in West End, Edinburgh
Glazing silicone for conservatories, rooflights, glass panels and shower screens for homeowners, landlords and businesses in West End. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Water running down inside the glass
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
How we handle glazing silicone in West End
Sealant on glazing does not last for ever. Weather and movement take their toll, and once it cracks, water follows. Renewing it keeps glazing joints doing their job. If you’re dealing with mouldy sealant around glass panels and a quick top-up bead that didn’t last, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. Access is the first thing to plan for a job in West End, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- West End (EH3, EH11, EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Misting between the panes of a double-glazed unit (a failed unit for a glazier)
- A sagging or failing conservatory roof
- Frames that have decayed or split
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Shower screens
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Glass balustrade bases
- Rooflights
What we are called out for in West End
Shower screen silicone gets wet every day. Mould grows into the bead and the joint starts to lift.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Glass-to-glass joints that have split
- Silicone pulling away from the glass
Rented homes near Haymarket station change hands often, and glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured?
- Which colour the sealant will be
- The length of the guarantee
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. Inside a flat in West End, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First we agree the joints to be done.
- We cut away the failed silicone.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- We apply and tool the new silicone.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Why deal with it now?
Topping up old silicone can look like a fix, but silicone does not stick to silicone, and the leak normally returns. Cutting out and resealing properly lasts. Private landlords in West End must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Fully insured
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Sealant colour chosen to suit
- A choice of colours where the product allows
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Which sealant suits the joint
Combining jobs into one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Where two panes meet, the silicone joint takes all the movement. It must be clean, neat and well bonded.
Glass balustrade bases
The base of a glass balustrade is generally sealed. When it fails, water can sit in the channel.
Common questions in West End
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Haymarket station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in West End?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Can you reseal the base of a glass balustrade?
We can. The old sealant is removed and the joint resealed with a suitable product.
What should I tell you?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we will ask.
Is there any odour?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
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.
Is it enough to run a bead over the old sealant?
Silicone doesn’t stick to silicone and water gets between the layers. We cut out the old sealant first.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Windows and doors in West End
West End 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, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
For an older house near a landmark such as 12 Palmerston Place Church, replacement windows fitted into old openings often leave uneven gaps that need backing and a flexible joint. Schools such as St Mary's Music School are buildings too, and its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s.
West End is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For glazing silicone in and around West End, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and West End is one of them.
Work in EH3, EH11 and EH4 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Duff Road, Dalry Road and Belford Road. If you’re just outside West End, we cover Dean Village (1 mile north), Dalry (1 mile south-west), Edinburgh (1 mile south-east), West Coates (1 mile west) and Comely Bank (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east) and Gilmerton (4 miles south-east). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, West End has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near West End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Cuthbert's Church, Boroughmuir High School and Ryrie's pub, among other places. You will also find Princes Street Gardens (0.5 miles east), Tollcross Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.6 miles west). There’s a railway station in West End itself: Haymarket station. Nearby you’ll also find Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east) and Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around West End includes Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.