Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Buckstone, Edinburgh
Sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims in Buckstone, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
- Damp patches inside below a leaking gutter
- Dripping gutter ends
Gutter sealing in Buckstone, done properly
We don’t replace gutters, fascias or roofs. Sealant fixes joints and it can’t mend broken brackets, split sections or blocked downpipes. If you are dealing with dripping gutter ends and water dripping where gutter sections meet, we can help.
Gutters and downpipes on tall city tenements are a long way up, so a leaking joint can run down the stone for months before anyone notices. In Buckstone, access needs planning, and work on shared parts may need the other owners’ agreement.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Buckstone (EH10, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Outside joints around Buckstone
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
For an older house near a landmark such as Fairmilehead Church, older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant. Letting a property close to Slateford station? Then a gutter joint that drips onto the wall can turn into a damp complaint, so it’s worth checking.
Buckstone is about 2 miles south of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. For gutter sealing in and around Buckstone, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Here we cover the EH10 and EH16 postcode area for gutter sealing. That includes homes and businesses on Buckstone Road, Waterfield Road and East Camus Road. Nearby, we also carry out gutter sealing in Fairmilehead (1 mile south), Caiystane (1 mile south-west), Comiston (1 mile west), Oxgangs (1 mile west) and Greenbank (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Near you in Buckstone
The closest station to Buckstone is Slateford station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Cockburn Geological Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Common problems we fix in Buckstone
Gutter joints rely on seals that age. Temperature changes make gutters move and that movement opens up tired joints.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Earlier gutter repairs that have peeled off
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
- Trim joints where the sealant has failed
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Firrhill High School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
FAQs for Buckstone
Can you do gutter sealing in Buckstone?
Yes, Buckstone is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Buckstone?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. Several properties can go on one quote, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Watch for drips in a downpour
- Rest ladders on the wall, not the gutter
- Clean out the gutters once or twice a year
- Check that water runs out of the downpipes
Clear the gutters once or twice a year, so water drains away past the joints. Water left in a gutter tests every joint.
Rain getting in round a garage door frame can damage what’s stored inside. Resealing the frame is a quick job while the frame is sound.
How the job changes by surface
Gutter joints
A gutter joint has to cope with movement and standing water. A dedicated gutter sealant suits them.
Garage door frames
A fresh seal around the frame stops rain getting in.
How the visit works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a few hours. For a tenement in Buckstone, 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 agree which joints need sealing.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- The joints are dried.
- We apply exterior or gutter sealant and finish it neatly.
- We check our work before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
What affects the cost of gutter sealing
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If someone has resealed it before
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.