East Lothian · Scotland
Old Craighall Gutter Sealing
We cover Old Craighall for sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Rain getting in around a garage door
- Old sealant on roofline trims that has split
- Streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run. Outdoor work around Old Craighall depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We start by tracing the leak and checking the gutter itself is sound.
- We clean out the joint and take out the old sealant.
- We make sure the joint is dry before sealing.
- An exterior or gutter sealant is applied to the joint.
- We look along the gutter and clear debris around the joints.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Clear the area around the work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
Related advice
Gutter sealing in Old Craighall, done properly
Our work covers gutter joints and end caps as well as fascias and soffits plus roofline trims and garage door frames. It’s all about the joints, not replacing the gutter. We work on gutter joints, garage door frames and uPVC fascias, and common reasons people get in touch are drips from gutter joints and end caps and trim joints where the sealant has failed.
Stone walls need a stone-friendly sealant, as acetoxy products can attack some stone. Newer houses need their movement joints and roofline trims kept sound.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Old Craighall (EH21)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
For anyone letting property in or around Old Craighall, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep an eye out for wet patches below a joint
- Keep the gutters clear of debris
- Get a dropping gutter looked at quickly
- Don’t lean ladders against the gutter itself
Look at fascia and trim joints when you’re checking the gutters. Splits are easier to seal early.
Once roofline sealant splits, water can get behind it. Resealing early protects the boards.
What affects the quote in Old Craighall
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The amount of work
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
- The product the joint needs
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Brackets that have snapped or loosened
- Rotten or damaged fascia boards
- A gutter length that has split
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- uPVC fascias
- Roofline trims
- Soffit joints
- Garage door frames
- Gutter joints
- Gutter end caps
Old Craighall buildings and the weather
Old Craighall is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That’s 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.
Letting a property close to Musselburgh station? Then leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls. Schools such as Loretto School are buildings too, and movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s. Melville Castle, about 2.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Craighall.
Old Craighall is about 1 mile south of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. We carry out gutter sealing for homes and businesses in Old Craighall and the surrounding area, as part of our work across East Lothian. Across East Lothian, we cover 48 places, Old Craighall among them. For nearby work, see our Edinburgh page.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter sealing: EH21. If you need gutter sealing at a property on Queen Margaret University Way, Old Craighall Road and Milne Meadows or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Old Craighall include Millerhill (1 mile south-west), Shawfair (1 mile west), Whitecraig (1 mile east), Newton Village (1 mile south-west) and Newcraighall (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Haddington (11 miles east), Tranent (5 miles east), Prestonpans (4 miles north-east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (5 miles north-east), Longniddry (7 miles north-east) and Gullane (12 miles north-east).
Around Old Craighall
Old Craighall’s nearest station is Musselburgh station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.4 miles north) and Dalkeith Palace (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Surface by surface
Gutter joints
When a joint drips, the gutter is often still sound. Resealing is normally enough.
Roofline trims
Trim joints are cut out and resealed suited to the material.
Common questions in Old Craighall
Is Old Craighall within the area you cover?
Yes, Old Craighall is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Musselburgh station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
What does gutter sealing cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Will sealing fix a sagging gutter?
It will not last. The joint will pull apart, so the fall and brackets need sorting first.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us, and we’re fully insured.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.