Facade and window perimeter sealing in Leith, Edinburgh
Need facade sealing in Leith? It’s simple: send details, get a quote, we seal, guaranteed.
- Failed seals around shopfront and entrance frames
- Staining on stone next to old sealant
- Previous reseals run over old sealant
Facade sealing in Leith
Send drawings, photos or a joint schedule, or tell us about the site, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How we handle facade sealing in Leith
We are often asked to look at water coming in around frames. Very often the perimeter bead has cracked or lost its grip, though that isn’t the only cause. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere sealant won’t fix. Most enquiries involve old perimeter mastic that has dried out and cold air coming in at window perimeters, across cladding panel joints, window and door perimeters and perimeter joints where frames meet the structure. Sealant applicators who only do sealant are a different proposition from a general trade with a gun in the van: on jobs in Leith, preparation and product choice get the time they need.
Sandstone and, in Aberdeen, granite buildings need care when new windows or panels are sealed against them: the right primer, a neutral-cure sealant and a colour that blends. That holds on a tenement as much as on a city-centre office.
The 12-month guarantee covers our workmanship: preparation, application and finish. It doesn’t extend to damage, other trades’ later work or movement the joint was never designed to take.
- Where
- Leith (EH6, EH5, EH1)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A 12-month guarantee
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 01277 525 020
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Maintenance after handover
Sealant joints are maintenance items, and how long they last depends on how they’re treated. Our advice:
- Avoid patch repairs on failed facade joints
- Combine resealing with other works that need access
- Brief window cleaners about newly sealed joints
- Keep sills, gutters and drainage paths clear
After heavy weather, check vulnerable elevations for signs of water inside. Catching a new leak early keeps the repair small.
Check older buildings for asbestos before disturbing old mastic. Some older mastics contain it, and work stops until it’s tested if it’s suspected.
Site staff or a sealant specialist?
There’s also the paperwork. Many sites expect CSCS cards, RAMS and proof of insurance, and we’ll confirm the paperwork you need with the quote.
For a quick touch-up, site staff may be fine, but larger jobs are different: a specialist brings efficiency, a consistent finish and a 12-month guarantee.
Leith: questions and answers
Can you work around term dates at a campus such as University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus?
Yes. Education sites typically want the work in vacations or in phases during term, and we plan to suit. Tell us which site documents you need, such as RAMS, our insurance certificate or CSCS details, and they’re confirmed with the quote.
How do tenement owners in Leith get shared-part mastic done?
In most tenements, the owners agree shared repairs, and many use a property factor to arrange them. We can quote to the factor or to the owners, for a single close or a whole block.
Is it fine to apply new sealant on top of old?
No, never. Sealing over old material is one of the classic causes of early joint failure, so it all comes out first.
How do I request a quote?
You can use the quote form on this site; alternatively, phone 01277 525 020 or email us. Include photographs or drawings if you have them.
Will rain stop the work?
We can work through the year, but sealant needs a dry joint and temperatures within the product’s range. Frost and condensation on glass and steel are common on winter mornings.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Our insurance certificate can be sent alongside the quote.
Are you CHAS accredited?
Yes. CHAS accredited, Constructionline member, and our applicators hold CSCS cards.
What sealant work can’t fix
We check first that sealant really is the fix. It isn’t the answer for:
- Damp caused by condensation inside the building
- Replacing glass or failed glazing units
- Specialist high-level access methods
If in doubt, give us a call on 01277 525 020 or send photos by email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Stone and brick facade joints
- Coping and flashing joints
- Perimeter joints where frames meet the structure
- Cladding panel joints
- Window and door perimeters
- Shopfront frames
Why it’s worth doing now in Leith
The longer a failed joint is left, the more the substrate suffers: wet edges break down, so repairs may be needed before resealing. Acting at the first sign of splitting keeps the fix simple. Failed sealant in a shared building in Leith can affect more than one owner. Fixing it promptly keeps repairs small.
Pricing facade joints depends on quantities, condition and access, plus any specification you’re working to. Ask us for a fixed quote.
What you get with us
- Old sealant cut out, never sealed over
- Commercial sealant work since 2005
- Standard and matched colours in many product ranges
- A fixed quote before work starts
See what affects the cost and our accreditations and insurance.
Facade sealing around Leith: how the place shapes the job
Leith lies within about 1 mile of the sea. Coastal exposure means perimeter and cladding joints work harder than on an inland job, so we check the specified product suits the exposure before the first bead. There are a good number of hotels within about 2 miles of Leith. Hotel extensions and refits usually have to fit around bookings, so mastic dates are tight.
Recladding or extending a unit at a site like Tower Street Industrial Estate, under half a mile south-east of Leith, brings panel joints and frame perimeters into the programme. New wings at hospitals like Western General Hospital (Edinburgh), 2.8 miles to the south-west of Leith, bring long runs of window and panel joints to seal. University estates such as University of Edinburgh - Holyrood Campus, 2.1 miles to the south of Leith, tend to have a rolling programme of new buildings and refurbishments, each with window perimeters and facade joints to seal.
Leith is about 3 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Commercial clients in Leith can call on us for facade joints, as part of our coverage of Edinburgh. Leith is one of 174 places in Edinburgh on our list for facade joints.
If you need facade sealing in EH6, EH5 and EH1, the process matches everywhere else we work: details, then a fixed price, then sealing and a 12-month guarantee. We cover commercial and managed buildings on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Mill Lane. Nearby places we also cover include Timber Bush (1 mile south), North Leith (1 mile south-west), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Newhaven (1 mile west) and Victoria Park (1 mile west) for facade joints. Nearby towns on our patch include Edinburgh (3 miles south-west), West End (3 miles south-west), West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Newington (3 miles south). As one of the bigger centres in Edinburgh, Leith has a broad mix of commercial, public and industrial buildings, and we cover them all.
What’s near Leith
In Leith, that means premises near Leith Academy, McDonald Road Library and Taylor Gardens and the streets around them. The closest station to Leith is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 2.1 miles south. A little further out are Ocean Terminal (under half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
How a job runs
We bring the products specified for the job, along with primers and backing rod. Any old material is cut back to clean, sound faces, primer goes on where the manufacturer specifies it, and each bead is tooled to a neat concave finish. Work on a big city site in Scotland typically involves inductions and permits. Tell us the rules and we will work to them.
- We start with photographs, drawings or a visit to see the joints and agree access.
- We confirm the joint type, movement and the specified product.
- The existing bead comes out in full.
- Primer is applied where the maker specifies it.
- Backing rod is fitted and the new sealant gunned in and tooled.
- The finished joints are checked with you.
Getting the site ready
- Explain the parking and delivery arrangements
- Let us know about inductions and permits
- Let building users know which areas are affected
Request a quote
Every quote starts with the facts: the joints involved, quantities, access and the product called for. Send what you have, and we’ll arrange a site visit if anything is unclear.
Advice
Other services in Leith
Different surfaces, different methods
Render and coated surfaces
Rendered and painted facades need a sound edge for the sealant to bond to. Loose coatings are cleaned back first, and we will mention any edges that need repair.
Perimeter joints at frames and structure
Where framed systems such as shopfronts meet the building structure, there is a perimeter joint to seal. We seal those perimeter joints rather than the system it surrounds.