Edinburgh · Scotland
Leith Gutter Sealing
Gutter and fascia joints in Leith need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last
- Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
- End caps that drip every time it rains
Gutter sealing in Leith
Many dripping gutters are just a failed joint or end cap. The joint is cleaned, dried and resealed using a gutter sealant. If the gutter itself has failed, we say so. We work on gutter end caps, uPVC fascias and roofline trims, and the jobs we see most are leaking gutter joints and stop ends and cracked sealant along roofline trims.
Gutters and downpipes on tall city tenements are a long way up, and a slow drip can stain and soak the stone for a long time before it’s spotted. In Leith, access needs planning, and work on shared parts may need the other owners’ agreement.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Where
- Leith (EH6, EH5, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Why it’s worth doing now in Leith
You do not need new fascias just because the joints have opened. A neat seal closes the gaps if the boards are sound. In a tenement flat in Leith, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: a leak can come through the ceiling below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-rated joints matter to every flat.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- White, clear, grey or another colour, product permitting
- You choose the colour before work begins
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
Leith questions
Is gutter sealing in a coastal place like Leith any different?
Coastal weather is harder on outside sealant: there’s more wind-driven rain and, closer to the shore, salt in the air. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
How is work on the outside of a tenement in Leith normally arranged?
The owners of the flats normally 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.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
How much does gutter sealing cost in Leith?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
What guarantee comes with the job?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
Do you seal gaps in fascias and soffits?
Yes. We seal open joints along fascias and soffits in a colour to suit.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What else we do in Leith
What sealant work cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Fascias that need replacing
- Problems with the roof covering
- Blocked downpipes
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- uPVC fascias
- Garage door frames
- Gutter end caps
- Soffit joints
- Gutter joints
- Roofline trims
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from an hour or two to a few hours. Inside a flat in Leith, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We look at the gutters, fascias and trims and agree the joints to seal.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- We make sure everything is dry.
- The sealant is applied and finished.
- We check our work before we leave.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any tricky access
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details, and pictures are welcome.
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What gutter sealing looks like in Leith
Leith 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. 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 Leith School of Art, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. Homes close to St Ninians Church include some older properties, and the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and a dripping gutter joint or loose fascia trim is easy to miss until damp shows inside.
Leith is about 3 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Leith or further out, gutter sealing is available for homes and businesses alike. Leith is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover for gutter sealing.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter sealing: EH6, EH5 and EH1. Whether your property is on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Timber Bush (1 mile south), North Leith (1 mile south-west), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Newhaven (1 mile west) and Victoria Park (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles south-west), West End (3 miles south-west), West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Newington (3 miles south). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, Leith has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Near you in Leith
Around Leith, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leith Academy, McDonald Road Library and Taylor Gardens. Leith’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ocean Terminal (less than half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
What affects the cost of gutter sealing
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Where the property is
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What the job involves on each surface
Gutter joints
Joints between gutter lengths are the most common leak point. We clean, dry and reseal them.
Soffit joints
Soffit joints are sealed in a colour to suit.