Edinburgh · Scotland
Firrhill Gutter Sealing
Problem with your gutter and fascia joints in Firrhill? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
- Leaking gutter joints and stop ends
- End caps that drip every time it rains
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run. Parking in city streets around Firrhill can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First, we find the drip and check the gutter is not cracked or sagging.
- The joint or trim is cleaned out and old sealant removed.
- The area is dried so the sealant can bond.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters and outdoor use.
- We look along the gutter and clear debris around the joints.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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About our gutter sealing in Firrhill
Across Firrhill, we reseal gutter joints, end caps and roofline trims. Low-level work is straightforward, and for higher work, tell us about access and we’ll confirm what’s needed. We are often asked to deal with rain getting in around a garage door and trim joints where the sealant has failed, on soffit joints, gutter joints and roofline trims.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. Around Firrhill, 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 have gone.
- Location
- Firrhill (EH13, EH10, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for gutter sealing
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The amount of work
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few pictures by email, if you can
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Look for streaks or damp on the wall below gutters
- Have sagging gutters refixed early
- Watch for drips in a downpour
- Keep the gutters clear of debris
While checking gutters, glance at the fascia joints too. Splits are easier to seal early.
If an end cap is dripping, deal with it before winter. A winter of drips can lead to damp patches.
What gutter sealing looks like in Firrhill
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. 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. With historic houses such as Whitefoord House (about 3.5 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Firrhill as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
Letting a property close to Slateford station? Then leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls. Homes close to St Johns Colinton Mains Church include some older properties, and older walls, gutters and the joints where extensions meet them need a flexible sealant.
Firrhill is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Firrhill can book us for gutter sealing. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Firrhill is one of them.
Here we cover the EH13, EH10 and EH14 postcode area for gutter sealing. Local streets include Elliot Road, Greenbank Road and Oxgangs Avenue. Other places close to Firrhill include Colinton Mains (1 mile south-east), Greenbank (1 mile east), Redford (1 mile south-west), Oxgangs (1 mile south-east) and Comiston (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Firrhill
We work in homes and buildings around Cross Keys Tavern, Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and Harrison Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Firrhill includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Why deal with it now?
You don’t need to replace a garage door because rain gets in round the frame. Resealing the frame joint is often enough. For landlords in Firrhill, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Firrhill
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Full insurance on every job
Your questions about gutter sealing in Firrhill
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Firrhill in your area for gutter sealing?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Firrhill is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Is gutter cleaning part of the job?
We clear debris near the joints because the joint must be clean. Cleaning the whole run is a separate job.
How long should I leave it?
It depends on the product and the conditions. Before we leave, we’ll tell you the cure time.
Do you seal gaps in fascias and soffits?
Yes. We seal open joints along fascias and soffits in a matching colour.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
When to call us in Firrhill
When a gutter sags, its joints open. Sealing won’t hold if the gutter keeps dropping, so the gutter needs refixing first.
The most common problems we see are:
- Leaking gutter joints and stop ends
- Damp patches inside below a leaking gutter
- Quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last
- Dripping gutter ends
Managing a site like Firrhill High School? Then larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.