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Gutter Sealing in Burdiehouse
Gutter sealing for Burdiehouse, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Rain getting in around a garage door
- Water dripping where gutter sections meet
- Wet patches on the wall under a gutter joint
How we handle gutter sealing in Burdiehouse
A lot of gutter leaks come down to one tired joint. The joint is cleaned, dried and resealed using a gutter sealant. If the gutter itself has failed, we say so. We work on uPVC fascias, garage door frames and gutter end caps, and the jobs we see most are rain getting in around a garage door and water dripping where gutter sections meet.
Scotland’s cities also have plenty of modern blocks with rendered or clad walls and sealed movement joints. In Burdiehouse, those joints dry out over time and let water in behind the render or cladding.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Burdiehouse (EH17, EH16, EH20)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
For anyone letting property in or around Burdiehouse, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Gutter sealing in Burdiehouse: local notes
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. The title deeds set out which parts are common. Plenty of Scottish homes have harled walls, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface.
Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 2.1 miles east, show how far back building around Burdiehouse goes, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Burdiehouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide gutter sealing to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Burdiehouse and the surrounding area. Burdiehouse is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Work in EH17, EH16 and EH20 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Tor Lane, Shale Road and Mansion Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Burdiehouse, we cover Loanhead (1 mile south), Old Pentland (1 mile south-west), Hillend (2 miles south-west), Lasswade (2 miles south-east) and Bilston (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Around Burdiehouse
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church. The closest station to Burdiehouse is Shawfair station, roughly 3 miles north-east. A little further out are Liberton Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What affects the quote in Burdiehouse
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Which sealant suits the joint
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Common questions in Burdiehouse
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Burdiehouse?
The owners of the flats normally 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 do not. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it messy?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
How long before the joint can be used?
Many sealants skin over quickly but take longer to cure fully. We’ll tell you how long to leave the joint before we leave.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.
Is sealant enough for a gutter that has dropped?
Not on its own. If the gutter sags, the joints keep opening, so the brackets need fixing first.
Honest limits
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- A gutter length that has split
- Blocked downpipes
- Gutters that have dropped or pulled away
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Garage door frames
- Roofline trims
- Gutter joints
- uPVC fascias
- Soffit joints
- Gutter end caps
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Watch the wall under the gutters for staining
- Check that water runs out of the downpipes
- Keep the gutters clear of debris
- Do not lean ladders against the gutter itself
Keep downpipes clear, so water can get away. Blockages push water back along the gutter.
Once roofline sealant splits, water can get behind it. Sealing it early keeps the boards behind dry.
Leave it or put it right?
New gutters cost far more than a few resealed joints. If the gutter is sound and the drip is a joint a reseal is all it needs. If it has failed, we’ll tell you. Private landlords in Burdiehouse 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.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why Burdiehouse clients choose us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Tidy, careful work
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
How the visit works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job generally takes an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run, and we explain the cure time before we leave. Inside a flat in Burdiehouse, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- First we agree which joints need sealing.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- We make sure everything is dry.
- The sealant is applied and finished.
- We check our work before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Related advice
What else we do in Burdiehouse
When to call us in Burdiehouse
Sagging sections pull joints apart. Resealing a sagging joint will not last, so the gutter needs refixing first.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Dripping gutter ends
- Quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last
- Failed sealant on a garage door frame
- Trim joints where the sealant has failed
Letting a property close to Shawfair station? Then leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long to leave it before use
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they’re fully insured