Edinburgh · Scotland
Mountcastle Gutter Sealing
We cover Mountcastle for sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Internal damp traced to a gutter joint
Gutter sealing in Mountcastle
A leaking gutter joint marks the wall and wets the ground underneath. Resealing the joint is often all it needs if the gutter isn’t damaged. We are often asked to deal with streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint and failed sealant on a garage door frame, on soffit joints, gutter end caps and gutter joints.
Stone-built tenements in Scotland’s cities share their roof, gutters and outside walls between every flat in the building. For a tenement in Mountcastle, repairs to shared parts are normally agreed between the owners, often through a property factor.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Mountcastle and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Mountcastle (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Garage door frames
The joint between frame and brickwork moves and weathers. We use a sealant made for outdoor joints.
Roofline trims
Trims along the roofline are often finished with sealant. Split sealant lets water in.
Common problems we fix in Mountcastle
End caps get knocked or pushed by water. Once the seal behind them fails, they drip and runs down the wall.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Dripping gutter ends
- Streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint
- Open joints in fascias and soffits
- Internal damp traced to a gutter joint
Rented homes near Brunstane station change hands often, and a gutter joint that drips onto the wall can turn into a damp complaint, so it’s worth checking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cure time is
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- The length of the guarantee
Towns and villages near Mountcastle
More services for Mountcastle
What affects the cost of gutter sealing
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Whether the work is at height
- How much there is to do
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We do not publish a price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
When something else is needed
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Brackets that have snapped or loosened
- Cracked, split or warped gutter sections
- Blocked downpipes
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Garage door frames
- Roofline trims
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter joints
- Gutter end caps
- Soffit joints
What gutter sealing looks like in Mountcastle
Mountcastle 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 Portobello High School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. For an older house near a landmark such as Willowbrae Parish Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
Mountcastle is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Mountcastle gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list, large and small.
Every address in EH15, EH8 and EH7 is covered for gutter sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need gutter sealing at a property on Goff Avenue, Bryce Avenue and Durham Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A1 and A1140, Mountcastle is simple for us to get to for gutter sealing. If you are just outside Mountcastle, we cover Northfield (1 mile south-west), Craigentinny (1 mile north), Piershill (1 mile north-west), South Portobello (1 mile east) and Willowbrae (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), Canonmills (3 miles west) and West Coates (4 miles west).
Around Mountcastle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Public House, Abercorn Park and Duddingston Kirk. The closest station to Mountcastle is Brunstane station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Hibernian Football Club Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mountcastle include Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Mountcastle questions
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Mountcastle?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. Where the title deeds are silent, the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 fills the gaps. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Brunstane station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before work begins.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We have worked for hotels, offices and other businesses.
Which products do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Is sealant enough for a gutter that has dropped?
Not for long. The joint will pull apart, so the fall and brackets need sorting first.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Ventilation helps.
Leave it or put it right?
Water from a leaking joint hits the same spot every time. Left, it can stain walls and lead to damp, so it’s worth sealing early. For landlords in Mountcastle, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Colour agreed with you before any work starts
- Tidy, careful work
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
See what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Deal with a drip before winter
- Clear leaves and moss from the gutters
- Look for streaks or damp on the wall below gutters
- Look at the gutters while it’s raining
Have a look at the gutter during a downpour. Drips are easiest to spot while it’s raining.
Split sealant on fascias and trims lets water in behind. Sealing it early keeps the boards behind dry.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work normally takes a few hours, depending on the number of joints and the access. Inside a flat in Mountcastle, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First we agree which joints need sealing.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- The joints are dried.
- We apply exterior or gutter sealant and finish it neatly.
- We check our work before we leave.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.