Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Old Town, Edinburgh
Gutter sealing across Old Town and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Rain getting in around a garage door
- Quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
Gutter sealing in Old Town
We don’t replace gutters, fascias or roofs. What sealant does is close joints and it cannot mend broken brackets, split sections or blocked downpipes. Common call-outs are for old sealant on roofline trims that has split and drips from gutter joints and end caps, across gutter joints, garage door frames and gutter end caps.
Scotland’s cities also have plenty of modern blocks with rendered or clad walls and sealed movement joints. In Old Town, those joints dry out over time and let water in behind the render or cladding.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Old Town as everywhere else we work.
- Place
- Old Town (EH1, EH8, EH3)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Old Town
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Old Town?
Most tenements arrange shared repairs through the owners or a property factor. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 covers the common parts where the deeds don’t.
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can sealant stop a sagging gutter leaking?
Sealant will not hold a sagging gutter. The gutter needs refixing by a gutter installer.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area to suit the site.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so please follow the time we give you when we finish.
Can you reach high gutters?
Single-storey and low-level gutters are straightforward. For higher work, tell us about access and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Why deal with it now?
Replacing fascias because of open joints is usually unnecessary. A neat seal closes the gaps if the boards are sound. In a tenement flat in Old Town, a failed seal is rarely just your problem: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Why us?
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
How we quote for gutter sealing
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The type of property
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Old Town buildings and the weather
Old Town is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. 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, with sash windows throughout the Georgian New Town. 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.
In the older streets around Augustine Congregational 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 leaking gutter joints on a rental are best caught before they stain the walls.
Old Town is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover gutter sealing for householders, landlords and businesses in Old Town and nearby, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Old Town is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for gutter sealing.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter sealing: EH1, EH8 and EH3. We cover properties on Meuse Lane, High Street and Meadow Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Lauriston (1 mile south-west), Buccleuch (1 mile south-east), Holyrood (1 mile north-east), Dumbiedykes (1 mile east) and Canongate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Old Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Cuthbert's Church, Greyfriars Bobby Bar and The Meadows. Nearby too are Old Royal High School (0.6 miles north-east) and National Museums Scotland Library (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Old Town itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh Castle (under half a mile west) and Museum of Scotland (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Old Town includes Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not leave a sagging gutter
- Deal with a drip before winter
- Check that water runs out of the downpipes
- Look at the gutters while it’s raining
Leave the new sealant to cure as we advise before poking or cleaning near it.
Split sealant on fascias and trims lets water in behind. Resealing early protects the boards.
Common problems we fix in Old Town
Gutter joints depend on seals that wear out. Sun and cold make the gutter expand and contract, and old seals crack or slip.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Damp patches inside below a leaking gutter
- Gaps along fascia and soffit joints
- Water dripping where gutter sections meet
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tollcross Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Are they insured?
- Is VAT in the price?
Other services in Old Town
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run. For a tenement in Old Town, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We start by tracing the leak and checking the gutter itself is sound.
- Old sealant and dirt are removed from the joint.
- We make sure the joint is dry before sealing.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters and outdoor use.
- We look along the gutter and clear debris around the joints.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
Want a quote for gutter sealing? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Landlord and commercial work in Old Town
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Old Town and across Edinburgh. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.