Edinburgh · Scotland
Balgreen Gutter Sealing
Our applicators work in Balgreen on sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- End caps that drip every time it rains
- Failed sealant on a garage door frame
- Internal damp traced to a gutter joint
About our gutter sealing in Balgreen
Failed sealant round a garage door frame lets rain blow in. The frame joint is cut out and resealed with an exterior sealant. If you’re dealing with internal damp traced to a gutter joint and old gutter sealant that has let go, we can put it right, on soffit joints, uPVC fascias and roofline trims alike.
Stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities share their roof, gutters and outside walls between every flat in the building. For a tenement in Balgreen, repairs to shared parts are normally agreed between the owners, often through a property factor.
Every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Balgreen (EH12, EH11, EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Balgreen
Leaves and moss hold water in the gutter. Water that cannot drain works its way through a weak joint and leaks out.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Internal damp traced to a gutter joint
- Garage door frames letting rain in
- Open joints in fascias and soffits
- Dripping gutter ends
If you look after a building such as Scotus Academy, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Before you book anyone
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
- How hidden problems are handled
- What guarantee comes with the work
The process
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take anything from an hour or two to a few hours. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Balgreen, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We look at where the water is coming from and check the gutter is not broken or sagging.
- The joint or trim is cleaned out and old sealant removed.
- The joint is dried, because sealant will not bond to a wet surface.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters and outdoor use.
- We look along the gutter and clear debris around the joints.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Advice
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Nearby places to Balgreen
Other services in Balgreen
Gutter sealing in Balgreen: local notes
Balgreen is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
If you live in an older home near Murrayfield Parish Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain. For landlords with property near Slateford station, a gutter joint that drips onto the wall can turn into a damp complaint, so it’s worth checking.
Balgreen is about 2 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH12, our applicators can take on gutter sealing. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Balgreen is one of them.
We cover every part of the EH12, EH11 and EH4 postcode area for gutter sealing and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Whitson Road, Baird Avenue and Balgreen Road. Balgreen sits on or near the A8. Other places close to Balgreen include Beechmount (1 mile north), Saughtonhall (1 mile east), Murrayfield (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Stenhouse (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Balgreen
Around Balgreen, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gabrielle Keiller Library, St Columba's Parish Church and Roseburn Bar. Other local landmarks include Saughton Park (0.6 miles south-east), Balgreen Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and St George's School (1.1 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Slateford station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Murrayfield Experience (0.6 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Balgreen questions
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Balgreen?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds don’t. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Does living near the coast affect gutter sealing in Balgreen?
Coastal homes put outside sealant through more weather than inland ones, so the choice of sealant and the preparation matter even more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Do you clean gutters?
We clean the joints we are sealing and any debris nearby is cleared. Cleaning the whole run is a different job.
Where are you based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Balgreen and the rest of Edinburgh, along with the rest of our area.
Is the work guaranteed?
You get our 12-month guarantee on every job.
Do you replace gutters or fascias?
That is not something we do. We seal joints; replacing gutters and fascias needs a gutter or roofline installer.
Do you cover Balgreen?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Will sealant fix a dripping gutter joint?
Usually, if the gutter is sound. The joint is cleaned and dried first so the sealant bonds.
Leave it or put it right?
You do not need to replace a garage door because rain gets in round the frame. Resealing the frame joint is often enough, if the frame itself is sound. For landlords in Balgreen, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Balgreen
- Over 20 years’ experience
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
What affects the cost of gutter sealing
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- When we can work, for business premises
- The size of the job
- Any mould that needs treating
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Where the property is
If you are in Balgreen and need gutter sealing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
When it isn’t the sealant
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A gutter length that has split
- Blocked downpipes
- Rotten or damaged fascia boards
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Roofline trims
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter joints
- Soffit joints
- Gutter end caps
- Garage door frames
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Clean out the gutters once or twice a year
- Keep ladders off the guttering
- Make sure downpipes aren’t blocked
- Look for streaks or damp on the wall below gutters
If a gutter starts to sag, get the brackets looked at. Movement will pull the joints open again.
A leaking stop end is best sealed before the wet months. A winter of drips can lead to damp patches.