Midlothian · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Old Pentland, Midlothian
Gutter sealing for Old Pentland, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Garage door frames letting rain in
- Damp patches inside below a leaking gutter
- Wet patches on the wall under a gutter joint
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes anything from an hour or two to a few hours in most cases. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We start by tracing the leak and checking the gutter itself is sound.
- Old sealant and dirt are removed from the joint.
- The joint is dried, because sealant won’t bond to a wet surface.
- An exterior or gutter sealant is applied to the joint.
- We look along the gutter and clear debris around the joints.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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How we handle gutter sealing in Old Pentland
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 is broken or sagging, we’ll tell you. We work on roofline trims, gutter joints and soffit joints, and people most often call us about fascia boards with gaps between them and water dripping where gutter sections meet.
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.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Old Pentland (EH20, EH10)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Look for streaks or damp on the wall below gutters
- Watch for drips in a downpour
- Sort out a dripping joint early
- Glance at the soffit joints now and then
Clear the gutters once or twice a year so water doesn’t sit on the joints. Standing water strains every seal.
Once roofline sealant splits, water can get behind it. Resealing early protects the boards and the wall below.
When to call us in Old Pentland
Roofline sealant ages in sun and rain. It goes hard, cracks and pulls away over time.
Look out for these signs:
- Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
- Streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint
- End caps that drip every time it rains
- Open joints in fascias and soffits
Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building around Old Pentland goes.
Before you book anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cure time is
- The length of the guarantee
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Guttering that needs replacing
- Fascias that need replacing
- Problems with the roof covering
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Soffit joints
- Gutter end caps
- uPVC fascias
- Roofline trims
- Gutter joints
- Garage door frames
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Gutter sealing in Old Pentland: local notes
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex. Historic houses like Melville Castle (about 3.1 miles east) are a reminder that the area around Old Pentland has older buildings as well as new. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
For landlords with property near Slateford station, leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls. Managing a site like Gracemount High School? Then its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Old Pentland is about 3 miles west of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Whether you are in the middle of Old Pentland or further out, gutter sealing is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Midlothian coverage runs to 33 places, Old Pentland among them.
All of EH20 and EH10 is covered for gutter sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Old Pentland, we cover Hillend (1 mile west), Bilston (1 mile south), Loanhead (1 mile east), Burdiehouse (1 mile north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (3 miles east), Dalkeith (5 miles east), Penicuik (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south-east), Newtongrange (5 miles east) and Mayfield (6 miles east).
What’s near Old Pentland
For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Old Pentland includes Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Landlord and commercial work in Old Pentland
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Other services in Old Pentland
Questions from Old Pentland
Do you cover smaller places like Old Pentland?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slateford station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. 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 any work starts.
Is gutter cleaning part of the job?
We clear what’s around the joints we work on. A full clean of the gutters is not part of it.
Do you install new fascias or gutters?
We don’t replace gutters or fascias. If a gutter is broken or sagging, we’ll tell you.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Is sealant enough for a gutter that has dropped?
Sealant will not hold a sagging gutter. A gutter installer needs to refix it.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
What affects the quote in Old Pentland
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number and length of the joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- A few pictures by email, if you can
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.