Edinburgh · Scotland
Corstorphine Gutter Sealing
Specialist gutter sealing for Corstorphine: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Dripping gutter ends
- Internal damp traced to a gutter joint
- Quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last
How it works
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. For a tenement in Corstorphine, 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.
- We start by tracing the leak and checking the gutter itself is sound.
- The joint or trim is cleaned out and old sealant removed.
- The joint is dried, because sealant won’t bond to a wet surface.
- An exterior or gutter sealant is applied to the joint.
- We look along the gutter and clear debris around the joints.
Preparing for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
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About our gutter sealing in Corstorphine
Gaps along uPVC fascias and soffits look untidy and can let in water and draughts. They’re sealed in a matching colour where one is available. We’re often asked to deal with water running down the wall below the gutter and internal damp traced to a gutter joint, on soffit joints, gutter joints and garage door frames.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. In Corstorphine, those joints dry out over time and let water in behind the render or cladding.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Corstorphine as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- Corstorphine (EH12, EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Sort out a dripping joint early
- Make sure downpipes are not blocked
- Do not lean ladders against the gutter itself
- Keep the gutters clear of debris
Keep downpipes clear, so water can get away. A blocked pipe backs water up to the joints.
Split sealant on fascias and trims lets water in behind. Resealing early protects the boards and the wall below.
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Common questions in Corstorphine
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Corstorphine get organised?
It generally goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t.
Does living near the coast affect gutter sealing in Corstorphine?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Do you clean gutters?
We clear what’s around the joints we work on. Full gutter cleaning is a separate job.
What about gutters on a second or third storey?
That depends on the building. Let us know the height and the ground below when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Can you fit new guttering?
No. We seal leaking joints and trims. Replacement needs a gutter installer or roofer.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Is sealant enough for a gutter that has dropped?
Not for long. The movement opens the joint again so the gutter has to be refixed first.
Corstorphine buildings and the weather
Corstorphine is close to 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. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, often through a property factor. The title deeds set out which parts are common.
Letting a property close to South Gyle station? Then a dripping gutter joint or loose fascia trim is easy to miss until damp shows inside. In the older streets around Corstorphine Collegiate Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Corstorphine is about 3 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. If you need gutter sealing in Corstorphine, it’s easy to get a quote: please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover Edinburgh from our Crawley base, Corstorphine included. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, Corstorphine among them.
Jobs for gutter sealing in EH12 and EH4 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Manse Road, Gordon Road and Station Road. If you’re just outside Corstorphine, we cover Wester Broom (1 mile south-west), Carrick Knowe (1 mile south-east), South Gyle (1 mile south-west), Drumbrae (1 mile north) and Clermiston (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Corstorphine
Around Corstorphine, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Torfin pub and Saughton Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Craigcrook Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Corstorphine Hill.
What we can’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Problems with the roof covering
- Sagging gutters or broken brackets
- Boards that have decayed or split
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Roofline trims
- Garage door frames
- Gutter end caps
- Soffit joints
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter joints
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Common problems we fix in Corstorphine
Overflowing gutters can look like leaking joints. A blocked downpipe makes water back up so we check the cause first.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
- Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
- Garage door frames letting rain in
Schools such as Craigmount High School are buildings too, and movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- The length of the guarantee
- What product goes in the joint
Why act early in Corstorphine
Sealant will not clear a blocked downpipe. We look at what’s really happening and tell you if something else is needed. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- You choose the colour before work begins
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
Take a look at our cost guide and customer reviews.
Different surfaces, different methods
Garage door frames
Garage door frames let rain in when their sealant fails. We cut it out and reseal.
Roofline trims
Trims along the roofline are often finished with sealant. Split sealant lets water in.