Dundee · Scotland
Glazing & conservatory sealant in Dundee
Glazing silicone for Dundee and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Rooflight joints letting water in
- Water getting into a conservatory at the joints
- Leaks from the base of a shower screen
About our glazing silicone in Dundee
Glass and frames expand and contract differently, and the silicone between them takes the strain. Once it splits or comes away, water finds a way through. We replace it with a glazing silicone that suits the glass and frame. Typical jobs include leaks from the base of a shower screen and cracked silicone between glass panels, across conservatory frames, glass balustrade bases and glass-to-frame joints.
Older stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities were built with sash and case windows, and plenty still have them. In Dundee, as anywhere, the mastic between frame and wall is what stops draughts and rain getting in.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
Windows and doors in Dundee
Dundee 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 Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Who owns the windows depends on the title deeds.
If you look after a building such as Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, its window and door frames need their mastic kept sound, just like a home’s. Camperdown House, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dundee, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Dundee is about 38 miles north of Edinburgh, in Dundee. Every kind of property in Dundee can book us for glazing silicone, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. 50 places in Dundee are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the DD4, DD2, DD3 and DD1 postcode area for glazing silicone. Whether your property is on Hill Square, Main Street and William Barclay Square or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. You’ll find Dundee on the A85 and A90, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for glazing silicone. If you’re just outside Dundee, we cover Woodside (1 mile north-east), Stobswell (1 mile east), Downfield (1 mile north-west), Blackness (1 mile south-west) and West End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Broughty Ferry (4 miles east), Monifieth (6 miles east), Barnhill (5 miles east), Douglas (3 miles east), Gowrie Park (3 miles west) and Ballumbie (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Dundee
Typical jobs here are in homes near 'The Clep' Public House, St Roque's Library and Lawside Academy, among other places. Dundee’s nearest station is Dundee station, about 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Dudhope Castle (0.7 miles south) and McManus Gallery (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Rotten or badly damaged frames
- A broken pane or roof panel
- A roof that has moved or dropped
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Dundee
- Rooflights
- Conservatory frames
- Glass-to-glass joints
- Shower screens
- Glass balustrade bases
- Glass-to-frame joints
Common questions in Dundee
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Dundee generally arranged?
It normally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
I let a flat near Dundee station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Why not top up the existing silicone?
A top-up rarely holds. Fresh silicone won’t bond to cured silicone, so we remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Surface by surface
Glass-to-glass joints
Where two panes meet, the silicone joint takes all the movement. The bead needs to be tidy and fully bonded.
Glass balustrade bases
We reseal the joint where the glass meets the base channel. Glass fitting is a separate trade.
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Why deal with it now?
A leaking joint won’t fix itself. Water can damage frames, walls, flooring and furniture, so it pays to deal with it early. Private landlords in Dundee 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.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before we start.
Why Dundee clients choose us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- Over 20 years’ experience
- You choose the colour before work begins
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid strong solvents on or near the sealant
- Look over the glazing joints once a year
- Open vents or windows to let moisture out
- Squeegee the shower screen after each use
Gentle products are best near the sealant. Harsh solvents may damage the bead.
Cracked glazing silicone means the joint has failed. Resealing now is a small job, compared with repairing damaged frames or plaster.
Common problems we fix in Dundee
Glass and frames expand and contract with the temperature, and they do not move by the same amount. Over years, that movement tears the silicone.
People usually contact us after spotting one of these:
- Failed sealant around rooflight glass
- Conservatory leaks at frame and glazing joints
- A quick top-up bead that didn’t last
- Mouldy sealant around glass panels
Rented homes near Dundee station change hands often, and leaking glazing joints, shower screens or conservatory seals are worth sorting between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether they’re fully insured
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes anything from an hour or two to most of a day, depending on the size of the job. For a tenement in Dundee, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First, we check where the water gets in.
- The failed silicone is cut out without marking the glass or frame.
- The joint is cleaned and degreased.
- We lay the new bead and tool it smooth.
- We check the finished joints and test with water where it’s safe.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.