Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Specialist gutter sealing for Gilmerton: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Open joints in fascias and soffits
- End caps that drip every time it rains
- Water running down the wall below the gutter
How we handle gutter sealing in Gilmerton
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 are often asked to deal with trim joints where the sealant has failed and damp patches inside below a leaking gutter, across gutter joints, uPVC fascias and soffit joints.
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 Gilmerton, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work usually takes an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Gilmerton, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First we agree which joints need sealing.
- We clean out each joint.
- We make sure everything is dry.
- The sealant is applied and finished.
- The joints are checked once sealed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Get a quote
If you are in Gilmerton and need gutter sealing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
Gilmerton: your questions answered
Is Gilmerton in your area for gutter sealing?
Yes, Gilmerton is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shawfair station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords 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 will send you a clear quote.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.
How much does gutter sealing cost in Gilmerton?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Do you install new fascias or gutters?
No, we reseal joints, end caps and trims. A gutter installer or roofer deals with replacement.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Do you seal gaps in fascias and soffits?
Yes. We seal open joints along fascias and soffits in a matching colour.
What affects the quote in Gilmerton
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The amount of work
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Mould in or behind the old joints
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The type of property
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
Want a quote for gutter sealing? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
What sealant work can’t fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Brackets that have snapped or loosened
- Roof leaks, slipped tiles or failed flashing (a roofer’s job)
- Blocked downpipes
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Garage door frames
- Gutter joints
- Roofline trims
- Soffit joints
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter end caps
Why deal with it now?
Replacing guttering is a much bigger job than sealing joints. If the gutter is sound and the drip is a joint a reseal is all it needs. If it has failed, we will tell you. For landlords in Gilmerton, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Gilmerton
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Nearby places to Gilmerton
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Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check that water runs out of the downpipes
- Look for streaks or damp on the wall below gutters
- Deal with a drip before winter
- Check fascia and soffit joints for gaps
Check the joints after heavy rain now and then. Drips are easiest to spot while it’s raining.
Once roofline sealant splits, water can get behind it. Resealing early protects the boards and the wall below.
Signs you need gutter sealing in Gilmerton
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 when they notice one of these:
- Trim joints where the sealant has failed
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Garage door frames letting rain in
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
Schools such as Gracemount High School are buildings too, and its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What the cure time is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Who turns up on the day
Gilmerton buildings and the weather
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh 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. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. Your title deeds say which parts are shared.
For landlords with property near Shawfair station, leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls. Melville Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gilmerton, and older homes nearby need a sealant that suits their walls.
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We carry out gutter sealing for homes and businesses in Gilmerton and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
Our applicators cover all of EH17 and EH16 for gutter sealing and the streets around it. Local streets include Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue. Gilmerton is on the A772, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for gutter sealing. Nearby, we also carry out gutter sealing in Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Gilmerton
In Gilmerton, that means homes and buildings near Drum Park. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
How the job changes by surface
Roofline trims
Roofline trims rely on sealant at their joints. Split sealant lets water in.
Soffit joints
Open soffit joints let draughts in. We close them with a suitable sealant.