Edinburgh · Scotland
Wester Broom Glazing Silicone
Specialist glazing silicone for Wester Broom: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Leaking glazing joints on a rooflight
Wester Broom questions
Is glazing silicone in a coastal place like Wester Broom any different?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Wester Broom get organised?
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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Do you come to Wester Broom?
Yes. From our base in Crawley, we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland, and that includes Wester Broom.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Can you just put new silicone over the old?
Silicone does not stick to silicone, so a top-up soon lets water through. We cut out the old sealant first.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we’ll quote it together.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Glazing silicone in Wester Broom
Glass replacement isn’t something we do, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. What we do is the silicone around the glass and that’s often where the water gets in. If you’re dealing with glass-to-glass joints that have split and water escaping where a screen meets the wall, we can help, whatever the surface.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, though many have since been replaced. Whether you’re in a tenement flat or a house in Wester Broom, the joint between frame and wall is what keeps the weather out.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Wester Broom (EH12, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wester Broom
For anyone letting property in or around Wester Broom, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Conservatory frames
Frame-to-wall joints on a conservatory move with the weather. They’re resealed with a suitable sealant.
Rooflights
We reseal the glazing joints on rooflights. Leaks from the roof itself need a roofer.
Places near Wester Broom
Also in Wester Broom
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Parking in city streets around Wester Broom can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We look at the glazing and agree which joints need resealing.
- Old sealant is removed from the glass and frame.
- The surfaces are cleaned with a suitable solvent.
- New glazing silicone goes in and is finished neatly.
- We inspect the work and test it where we can.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Advice
Signs you need glazing silicone in Wester Broom
Using a sealant not made for glass causes many failures. Not every silicone sticks properly to glass, and acetoxy types can attack some frame materials.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- New silicone smeared over old sealant
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
Rented homes near South Gyle station change hands often, and glazing joints are worth checking at the end of a tenancy, before a small leak grows.
Before you book anyone
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of sealant required
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much there is to do
- Any mould that needs treating
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The problem you’ve noticed
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before we start.
Windows and doors in Wester Broom
Wester Broom 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. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
Managing a site like Forrester High School? Then its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Caroline Park, about 3.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wester Broom.
Wester Broom is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH12 area, our applicators can take on glazing silicone. Wester Broom is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for glazing silicone.
Jobs for glazing silicone in EH12 and EH11 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Manse Road, Roull Road and Dovecot Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Wester Broom: South Gyle (1 mile south-west), Corstorphine (1 mile north-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile east) and Sighthill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Around Wester Broom
We work in homes and buildings around The Torfin pub and Saughton Park and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Wester Broom itself: South Gyle station. Nearby you’ll also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (0.8 miles west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wester Broom include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Clean glass with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
- Avoid scraping close to the bead
- Clear the conservatory gutters regularly
Follow the cure time we give you before the joints get wet so the silicone can set properly. From then on, a mild glass cleaner is all it needs.
If silicone on glass has cracked, water is already getting in. Renewing it early keeps it simple, compared with repairing damaged frames or plaster.