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Wester Hailes Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Wester Hailes and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Black or yellowed silicone on glass joints
- Cracked silicone between glass panels
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
Glazing silicone in Wester Hailes
Not every silicone suits glass. Our applicators use neutral-cure glazing silicone that is suited to glass and the frame, and we tool it to a neat, even finish. We work on glass-to-glass joints, rooflights and conservatory frames, and the jobs we see most are stained, discoloured glazing silicone and shower screens leaking along the wall or tray.
In a Scottish city, many flats have windows two, three or four floors up, so the mastic outside can go unchecked for years. For a flat in Wester Hailes, access is the first thing to plan, and in a tenement the outside of the building may be a shared repair.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Where
- Wester Hailes (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Frames and glazing around Wester Hailes
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. With historic houses such as Caroline Park (about 4.8 miles north) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Wester Hailes as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older frames set in brick or stone need a sealant that suits them, and sometimes that is traditional sand mastic.
If you let a flat or house near Wester Hailes station, a shower screen or conservatory joint that leaks is easier to reseal while the property is empty. In the older streets around Wester Hailes Baptist Church, the joint between an old wall and a newer frame is usually the first place rain gets in.
Wester Hailes is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For glazing silicone in and around Wester Hailes, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Wester Hailes is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Work in EH14, EH11 and EH13 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Calder Road, Ashcroft Lane and Alcorn Square, all of which we cover. We also cover Baberton (1 mile south), Sighthill (1 mile north-west), Clovenstone (1 mile south-east), The Calders (1 mile west) and Kingsknowe (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Around Wester Hailes
We work in homes and buildings around Merchiston Castle School, Juniper Green Parish Church and Saughton Park, among other places. There’s a railway station in Wester Hailes itself: Wester Hailes station. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Why deal with it now?
Fixing a leaking screen early protects what’s underneath. A small leak can reach the floor below before it shows. For landlords in Wester Hailes, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
What you get with us
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- A broken pane or roof panel
- Structural problems with a conservatory roof
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Wester Hailes
- Glass balustrade bases
- Conservatory frames
- Shower screens
- Rooflights
- Glass-to-frame joints
- Glass-to-glass joints
What affects the cost of glazing silicone
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- The product the joint needs
- The number of rooms or windows
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Combining jobs into one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Roughly how big the job is
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Should I try it myself first?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Landlord and commercial work in Wester Hailes
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
The process
When we arrive, 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. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on how many joints need doing. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Wester Hailes, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- 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.
- The joints are checked before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Rooflights
We reseal the glazing joints on rooflights. Leaks from the roof itself need a roofer.
Glass-to-frame joints
The sealant must stick to glass and frame alike. We choose a product that suits both.
Wester Hailes questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wester Hailes station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Wester Hailes get organised?
The owners of the flats generally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Do you seal glass balustrade bases?
Yes. We cut out the failed sealant and reseal the base joint using a sealant that suits the materials.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Normally, yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we will agree it with you first.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
What guarantee do I get?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises. Working times can be discussed when we quote.