Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter Sealing in Comely Bank
Sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims for Comely Bank, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
- Dripping gutter ends
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
How we handle gutter sealing in Comely Bank
A leaking gutter joint marks the wall and wets the ground underneath. Resealing the joint is often all it needs, as long as the gutter is sound. We work on gutter end caps, roofline trims and soffit joints, and the jobs we see most are damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter and drips from gutter joints and end caps.
On a four-storey tenement, gutter joints are a long way from the street, and a slow drip can stain and soak the stone for a long time before it’s spotted. In Comely Bank, access needs planning, and work on shared parts may need the other owners’ agreement.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Comely Bank as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- Comely Bank (EH4, EH3, EH2)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for gutter sealing
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
- Whether the work is at height
The cost depends on the size of the job, 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.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Brackets that have snapped or loosened
- A gutter length that has split
- Boards that have decayed or split
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Gutter joints
- Gutter end caps
- Roofline trims
- uPVC fascias
- Garage door frames
- Soffit joints
Comely Bank buildings and the weather
Comely Bank is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and where harling meets frames, pipes and other materials, the joint needs a flexible sealant that grips a rough surface.
Letting a property close to Haymarket station? Then a gutter joint that drips onto the wall can turn into a damp complaint, so it’s worth checking. For an older house near a landmark such as Dean Parish Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Comely Bank is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH4 postcode area, our applicators can take on gutter sealing. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Jobs for gutter sealing in EH4, EH3 and EH2 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need gutter sealing at a property on Circus Lane, Belford Road and Orchard Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Comely Bank: Stockbridge (1 mile east), Craigleith (1 mile north-west), Dean Village (1 mile south), Silvermills (1 mile east) and Inverleith (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Queensferry (7 miles west), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south-east), Mayfield (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Comely Bank
We work in homes and buildings around Stewart's Melville College, Tollcross Primary School and Stockbridge public library, among other places. Nearby too are Princes Street Gardens (0.8 miles south-east), Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen (less than half a mile east) and St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Museum of the Grand Lodge of Scotland (0.8 miles south-east) and Waverley Mall (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Comely Bank includes Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run. In a city area like Comely Bank, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First we trace the drip and check the gutter is not damaged.
- The old sealant and dirt are cleaned out of the joint.
- We dry the joint so the new sealant can bond.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters.
- We check the run and clear debris near the joints.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Want a quote for gutter sealing? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Different surfaces, different methods
Gutter joints
A gutter joint has to cope with movement and standing water. A gutter sealant made for the job holds best.
uPVC fascias
Open fascia joints look untidy and can let water in. A neat bead closes them up.
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Signs you need gutter sealing in Comely Bank
Debris in the gutter keeps water sitting at the joints. Water that cannot drain works its way through a weak joint and drips through.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Drips from gutter joints and end caps
- Water running down the wall below the gutter
- Open joints in fascias and soffits
- Garage door frames letting rain in
If you look after a building such as Broughton High 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
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether they’re fully insured
- The length of the guarantee
Landlord and commercial work in Comely Bank
For anyone letting property in or around Comely Bank, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
FAQs for Comely Bank
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Comely Bank?
The owners of the flats generally agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Your title deeds will say who owns the windows.
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Will sealant fix a dripping gutter joint?
In many cases, yes. Cleaning, drying and resealing the joint usually works. If the section is split or warped, it needs replacing.
Is sealing fascia joints something you do?
Yes. We seal open joints along fascias and soffits in a matching colour.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Do you install new fascias or gutters?
That’s not something we do. We seal joints; replacing gutters and fascias needs a gutter or roofline installer.
When is the sealant fully cured?
Most sealants are touch-dry well before they’re fully cured. We’ll give you the cure time for the product we used before we leave.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.