East Lothian · Scotland
Whitecraig Glazing Silicone
Glazing silicone for Whitecraig, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Water tracking down the inner face of the glass
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Glazing silicone in Whitecraig, done properly
Glass replacement is not something we do, and misting between panes means a failed sealed unit. What we do is the silicone around the glass and that is often where the water gets in. Common call-outs are for water running down inside the glass and rooflight joints letting water in, across conservatory frames, glass balustrade bases and glass-to-glass joints.
Outdoor sealant needs a dry surface, so window work around Whitecraig is planned around the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Whitecraig (EH21)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Windows and doors in Whitecraig
Whitecraig is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on glazing joints and frame seals, especially on the side facing the sea. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
Hamilton House, about 3.3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitecraig. Letting a property close to Wallyford station? Then leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Whitecraig is about 2 miles south-east of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. For glazing silicone in and around Whitecraig, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover East Lothian, Whitecraig included. Whitecraig is one of 48 places in East Lothian we cover. We also work in Edinburgh, about 7 miles from Whitecraig.
We work across EH21 for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on Whitecraig Crescent, Whitecraig Terrace and Whitecraig Gardens East or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for glazing silicone include Carberry (1 mile south-east), Old Craighall (1 mile west), Inveresk (1 mile north), Wallyford (1 mile north-east) and Musselburgh (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Haddington (10 miles east), Tranent (4 miles north-east), North Berwick (15 miles north-east), Prestonpans (3 miles north-east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (5 miles north-east) and Longniddry (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Whitecraig
For rail, the closest station is Wallyford station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Whitecraig: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Whitecraig?
Yes, Whitecraig is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does the coastal weather in Whitecraig affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Can you reseal a frameless shower screen?
Yes. We remove the old sealant and reseal the wall and tray joints.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What happens if it’s left?
Dealing with a leaking shower screen early protects the floor and ceiling. Water from a failed joint can soak into the floor 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.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Over 20 years’ experience
Landlords, agents and businesses in Whitecraig
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
When to call us in Whitecraig
Some conservatory leaks aren’t sealant at all: broken panels, roof problems and blocked gutters can all let water in. That’s why we trace the leak first.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
- Sealant that was laid over old silicone and failed
- Split or lifting silicone on glass
- Stained, discoloured glazing silicone
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Loretto School, larger buildings have plenty of frames, and the mastic around each one ages.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- What the cure time is
- The length of the guarantee
- Are they insured?
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Don’t use a blade near the sealant
- Keep harsh solvents off the silicone
- Act on drips or damp patches early
- Inspect the sealant on glazing annually
On shower screens, wipe or squeegee after use and keep the room ventilated. That slows mould growth on the bead.
A small conservatory leak soon spreads. Water travels along the frame and into the wall, so get it looked at when you first see it.
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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 for most jobs. Around Whitecraig, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- We clean the glass and frame so the new silicone bonds.
- A neutral-cure glazing silicone is applied and tooled.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Rooflights
Water around a rooflight isn’t always the sealant. We find the cause first.
Glass-to-glass joints
You see these joints clearly, so a straight, even finish matters.