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Gutter Sealing in Marchmont
Gutter sealing in Marchmont from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Dripping gutter ends
- Garage door frames letting rain in
- Gaps along fascia and soffit joints
Gutter sealing in Marchmont, done properly
Garage door frames let rain in when the sealant around them fails. We cut out the old sealant and reseal the frame with an exterior sealant. Common call-outs are for dripping gutter ends and rain getting in around a garage door, on gutter end caps, gutter joints and uPVC fascias.
Gutters and downpipes on tall city tenements are a long way up, so a leaking joint can run down the stone for months before anyone notices. For a building in Marchmont, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Location
- Marchmont (EH9, EH8, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Marchmont
You do not need to replace a garage door because rain gets in round the frame. Resealing the frame joint is often enough. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Marchmont, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Doing several joints on one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Marchmont
- We’re fully insured
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
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Quotes for gutter sealing in Marchmont
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number of rooms or windows
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Roughly how big the job is
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
What gutter sealing looks like in Marchmont
Marchmont is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. Both are hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Private landlords in Scotland must meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping a home wind and watertight, and sound outside sealant is part of that.
For an older house near a landmark such as West St Giles' Parish Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then a dripping gutter joint or loose fascia trim is easy to miss until damp shows inside.
Marchmont is about 1 mile south-west of Buccleuch, in Edinburgh. Marchmont gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Marchmont is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for gutter sealing.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter sealing: EH9, EH8 and EH3. You will find streets such as Lauder Road, Meadow Lane and Grange Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Marchmont include the A700. We also cover the places around Marchmont: Sciennes (1 mile east), The Grange (1 mile south-east), Lauriston (1 mile north), Burgh Muir (1 mile south-east) and Newington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), South Portobello (3 miles east) and Southhouse (3 miles south-east).
Around Marchmont
We work in homes and buildings around Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, 22 pub and St Cuthbert's Church, among other places. You will also find The Meadows (under half a mile north), National Museums Scotland Library (0.6 miles north) and James Gillespie's High School (under half a mile west). Marchmont’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1 mile north of the centre. A little further out are Waverley Mall (1 mile north) and Meadows Dental Clinic (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Marchmont include Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep an eye out for wet patches below a joint
- Don’t lean ladders against the gutter itself
- Clear leaves and moss from the gutters
- Check fascia and soffit joints for gaps
Keep the gutters clear of leaves and moss, so water drains away past the joints. Water left in a gutter tests every joint.
Split sealant on fascias and trims lets water in behind. Sealing it early keeps the boards behind dry.
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The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the number of joints and the access. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Marchmont, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- First we trace the drip and check the gutter is not damaged.
- We remove the old sealant and clean the joint.
- We dry the joint so the new sealant can bond.
- A gutter sealant is applied to the joint.
- We check the run and clear debris near the joints.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Common questions in Marchmont
Is gutter sealing in a coastal place like Marchmont any different?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Marchmont?
It usually goes through the owners together, or through the factor if the building has one. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets the rules for common parts if the deeds don’t, and we can quote for the factor or the owners directly.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Generally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Do you seal gaps in fascias and soffits?
Yes, often alongside gutter joints. Each joint is cleaned and sealed with a suitable exterior sealant.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you install new fascias or gutters?
That’s not something we do. Our work is sealing joints and replacement is a job for an installer.
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
When to call us in Marchmont
Roofline sealant ages in sun and rain. It hardens, shrinks and splits over time.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Dripping gutter ends
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
- Damp patches inside below a leaking gutter
Schools such as Sciennes Primary School are buildings too, and larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What preparation is included
- The length of the guarantee
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Marchmont, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can go on one quote.