Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Chesser, Edinburgh
Our applicators work in Chesser on sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
- Internal damp traced to a gutter joint
Gutter sealing in Chesser, done properly
Our work covers gutter joints and end caps as well as fascias and soffits, along with roofline trims and garage door frames. It’s joint work rather than new guttering. Common call-outs are for streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint and failed sealant on a garage door frame, on soffit joints, garage door frames and gutter joints.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. Around Chesser, as anywhere, those joints dry out and crack over time, letting water behind the face of the building.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Chesser (EH14, EH11, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Chesser: your questions answered
Is Chesser in your area for gutter sealing?
Yes, Chesser is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Chesser get organised?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. 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.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels across Edinburgh.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the number of joints and the access. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Chesser, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- 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.
- The joints are checked once sealed.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Brackets that have snapped or loosened
- Fascias that need replacing
- Roof leaks, slipped tiles or failed flashing (a roofer’s job)
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Chesser
- Soffit joints
- Roofline trims
- uPVC fascias
- Garage door frames
- Gutter end caps
- Gutter joints
Chesser buildings and the weather
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look. 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.
In the older streets around Stenhouse Saughton Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. For landlords with property near Slateford station, leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls.
Chesser is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need gutter sealing in Chesser, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Chesser included. Chesser is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH14, EH11 and EH12 is covered for gutter sealing. If you need gutter sealing at a property on Appin Lane, Ford's Road and Gorgie Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Slateford (1 mile east), Parkhead (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-west), Stenhouse (1 mile north-west) and Longstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Chesser
In Chesser, that means homes and buildings near Cross Keys Tavern, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Merchiston Castle School, among other places. Nearby too are Saughton Park (under half a mile north) and Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east). Chesser has its own railway station: Slateford station. Well-known places in the area include Merchiston Tower (1.4 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Also in Chesser
What affects the quote in Chesser
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The type of property
- Where the property is
For gutter sealing in Chesser, 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.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Make sure downpipes are not blocked
- Sort out a dripping joint early
- Keep an eye out for wet patches below a joint
- Do not leave a sagging gutter
Give the sealant the cure time we tell you and avoid disturbing it.
A drip from a gutter joint won’t stop on its own. The same spot gets soaked every time it rains and that can cause damp inside.
When to call us in Chesser
Sagging sections pull joints apart. Sealing will not hold if the gutter keeps dropping so the brackets need attention first.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- End caps that drip every time it rains
- Water dripping where gutter sections meet
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
- Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Balgreen Primary School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Is VAT in the price?
- Are they insured?
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Chesser and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.