Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Drumbrae, Edinburgh
Our applicators work in Drumbrae on sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
- Open joints in fascias and soffits
- Rain getting in around a garage door
Drumbrae: your questions answered
I let a flat near South Gyle 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 email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Drumbrae get organised?
The owners of the flats usually 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.
Will sealant fix a dripping gutter joint?
Most of the time. If the gutter is sagging or cracked, sealing will not last, and we will tell you.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes anything from an hour or two to a few hours. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we’re using.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Can you seal fascia and soffit joints?
We do. Our work is the joints, and if a board is damaged, we’ll tell you.
Gutter sealing for homes and businesses in Drumbrae
Sealant only bonds to a clean, dry joint. So the old sealant and grime come out first, then dry the joint before sealing. If you have damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter and failed sealant on a garage door frame, we can help, on garage door frames, uPVC fascias and roofline trims 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 Drumbrae, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t solve:
- Problems with the roof covering
- Sagging gutters or broken brackets
- Boards that have decayed or split
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Garage door frames
- Roofline trims
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter joints
- Gutter end caps
- Soffit joints
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the number of joints and the access. For a tenement in Drumbrae, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We find where the water is coming from and check the gutter is sound.
- We remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
- The joint is dried before sealing.
- A gutter sealant is applied to the joint.
- The gutter is checked and debris around the joints cleared.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
If you manage several properties in or around Drumbrae, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
What the job involves on each surface
Garage door frames
The joint between frame and brickwork moves and weathers. We use a sealant made for outdoor joints.
Gutter joints
Joints between gutter lengths are the most common leak point. We clean, dry and reseal them.
Outside joints around Drumbrae
Drumbrae 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. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. For listed homes and conservation areas, check with the council before changing how windows or walls look.
If you let a flat or house near South Gyle station, leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls. If you look after a building such as Craigmount High School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. Historic houses such as Caroline Park, about 2.8 miles north-east, show how far back building around Drumbrae goes.
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Drumbrae or further out, we cover gutter sealing for every kind of property. Drumbrae is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for gutter sealing.
Every address in EH4 and EH12 is covered for gutter sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Drumbrae include Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Around Drumbrae
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Torfin pub. For rail, the closest station is South Gyle station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
Why it’s worth doing now in Drumbrae
Leaving a leaking end cap can send water down the wall all winter. Resealing it is a quick job before the damage spreads. 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.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Drumbrae
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- Fully insured
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the 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
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Look at the gutters while it’s raining
- Watch the wall under the gutters for staining
- Look along the fascias for open joints
- Keep the gutters clear of debris
Leave the new sealant to cure as we advise and avoid disturbing it.
The sooner a gutter leak is sealed, the less water reaches the wall. We will let you know if the gutter needs more than sealant.