Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter Sealing in Dumbiedykes
We cover Dumbiedykes for sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint
- Failed sealant on a garage door frame
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Keep ladders off the guttering
- Have sagging gutters refixed early
- Watch for drips in a downpour
- Make sure downpipes aren’t blocked
Leave the new sealant to cure as we advise before poking or cleaning near it.
If an end cap is dripping, deal with it before winter. Water down the wall all winter can cause damp inside.
About our gutter sealing in Dumbiedykes
Our work covers gutter joints and end caps as well as fascias and soffits plus roofline trims and garage door frames. It’s joint work, not replacing the gutter. If you have streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint and stop ends leaking at the end of a run, we can put it right.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. Around Dumbiedykes, as anywhere, those joints dry out and crack over time, letting water behind the face of the building.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Dumbiedykes (EH8, EH1, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Do you need gutter sealing in Dumbiedykes?
Leaves and moss hold water in the gutter. Standing water finds the weakest joint and leaks out.
Look out for any of the following:
- Leaking gutter joints and stop ends
- Garage door frames letting rain in
- Earlier gutter repairs that have peeled off
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
Historic houses such as Whitefoord House, about 0.2 miles north, show how far back building around Dumbiedykes goes.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
How the job changes by surface
Garage door frames
Failed sealant around a garage door frame lets water in. It’s removed and renewed.
Gutter joints
When a joint drips, the gutter is often still sound. Sealing the joint often stops it.
Quotes for gutter sealing in Dumbiedykes
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Roughly how big the job is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
FAQs for Dumbiedykes
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, 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.
Does the coastal weather in Dumbiedykes affect outside sealant?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. The right product, a clean joint and the right depth all help it cope.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Can sealant stop a sagging gutter leaking?
Not for long. The joint will pull apart so the gutter has to be refixed first.
Do you work on high-level gutters?
Low gutters are simple to reach. For higher work, tell us about access and we will confirm what’s needed.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Do I have to be there?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Why deal with it now?
You don’t need new fascias just because the joints have opened. A neat seal closes the gaps if the boards are sound. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Dumbiedykes
- We agree the colour with you first
- Full insurance on every job
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
What gutter sealing looks like in Dumbiedykes
Dumbiedykes is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Georgian New Town is known for its sash windows. If a home is listed or in a conservation area, it’s worth checking with the council before changing the look of windows or walls.
If you look after a building such as Old Royal High School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, a gutter joint that drips onto the wall can turn into a damp complaint, so it’s worth checking.
Dumbiedykes is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Dumbiedykes gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter sealing: EH8, EH1 and EH7. We cover properties on High Street, Calton Road and Hutton Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Dumbiedykes, we cover Holyrood (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile north), Buccleuch (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile west) and Greenside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (3 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south).
Around Dumbiedykes
We work in homes and buildings around St Cuthbert's Church, The World's End pub and Holyrood Park. Also close by are Scottish Poetry Library (under half a mile north), London Street Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Trinnean's School (0.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Dumbiedykes is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Deaconess Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes anything from an hour or two to a few hours, including the tidy-up. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Dumbiedykes, 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.
- The joints are dried.
- The sealant is applied and finished.
- We check our work before we leave.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
If you are in Dumbiedykes and need gutter sealing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.