Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Craigleith, Edinburgh
We cover Craigleith for sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Water running down the wall below the gutter
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
- Drips from gutter joints and end caps
Gutter sealing in Craigleith
We seal leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascia and soffit joints, along with roofline trims and garage door frames. It’s joint work, not replacing the gutter. If you have rain getting in around a garage door and fascia boards with gaps between them, we can put it right, on gutter end caps, uPVC fascias and garage door frames alike.
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. For a building in Craigleith, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Craigleith (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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.
When to call us in Craigleith
Gutter joints rely on seals that age. Sun and cold make the gutter expand and contract and that movement opens up tired joints.
People generally contact us after spotting one of these:
- End caps that drip every time it rains
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
- Drips from gutter joints and end caps
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
For landlords with property near Haymarket station, leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls.
What your quote should include
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What product goes in the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
How the job changes by surface
Soffit joints
Soffit board joints can separate over time. We seal them to close the gaps.
uPVC fascias
Our work is the joints, not new fascias. If boards are damaged, we will tell you.
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Craigleith: your questions answered
Does the coastal weather in Craigleith affect outside sealant?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
I let a flat near Haymarket station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can you fit new guttering?
No. We seal joints; replacing gutters and fascias needs a gutter or roofline installer.
What guarantee comes with the job?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job, gutter and fascia work included.
Do you clean gutters?
We clear debris near the joints, so the sealant can bond. Cleaning the whole run is a separate job.
Can you seal fascia and soffit joints?
Yes. Open joints along uPVC fascias and soffits can be sealed in a matching colour.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
What gutter sealing looks like in Craigleith
Craigleith is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Repairing Standard, private landlords in Scotland have to keep homes wind and watertight, and failed outside joints work against that.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Broughton High School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. If you live in an older home near Dean Parish Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Craigleith is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Craigleith get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Craigleith is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for gutter sealing.
Our applicators cover all of EH4, EH5 and EH3 for gutter sealing and the streets around it. Local streets include Ferry Road, Orchard Road and Grigor Avenue, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Craigleith, we cover East Pilton (1 mile north-west), Comely Bank (1 mile south-east), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-west), Inverleith (1 mile north-east) and Stockbridge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Craigleith
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, St Columba's Parish Church and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. Also close by are Stewart's Melville College (0.6 miles south) and King George V Park (1.2 miles east). The nearest railway station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Western General Hospital (under half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Craigleith includes Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
What affects the quote in Craigleith
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The address or postcode of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How the visit works
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours, depending on the number of joints and the access. Parking in city streets around Craigleith can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We look at the gutters, fascias and trims and agree the joints to seal.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- The joints are dried.
- We apply exterior or gutter sealant and finish it neatly.
- The joints are checked once sealed.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
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Why act early in Craigleith
Sealant will not clear a blocked downpipe. We check the cause first and tell you if something else is needed. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Craigleith, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
No two jobs are quite the same, 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.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Craigleith
- Fully insured
- A choice of colours where the product allows
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Make sure downpipes are not blocked
- Check the gutters during heavy rain
- Do not leave a sagging gutter
- Keep ladders off the guttering
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.